Table of Contents
- 1 How do you say good evening in Cyprus?
- 2 How do you say good afternoon in Cypriot?
- 3 What is good morning in Cyprus?
- 4 What is the Cypriot word for hello?
- 5 What does the word yamas mean?
- 6 What do Cypriots say for cheers?
- 7 What are the most important phrases in Cyprus?
- 8 When do you say ya sou in Cyprus?
How do you say good evening in Cyprus?
Good evening: iyi akshamlar. Good night: iyi gejeler. See you: gurushurooz.
How do you say good afternoon in Cypriot?
Greek words and Cypriot phrases. kalimera = good morning. Used both when coming to and going away from a place. kalispera = good afternoon.
What does Yamas mean in Cypriot?
cheers
I know Yamas = cheers.
What is good morning in Cyprus?
KALHMERA
Word in English | Word in Greek | Pronunciation |
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Good morning | KALHMERA | kalime’ra |
Good afternoon | KALO MESHMERI | kalo’ mesime’ri |
Good evening | KALHSPERA | kalispe’ra |
Good night | KALHNUKTA | kalini’hta |
What is the Cypriot word for hello?
Word in English | Word in Greek | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
Please | PARAKALW | Parakalo’ |
Excuse me | SUGGNWMH | signo’mi |
Hello | GEIA SOU | yia’sou |
Goodbye | ANTIO SAS | andi’o sas |
What are people from Cyprus called?
The standard demonym relating to Cyprus or its people or culture is Cypriot. The terms Cypriote and Cyprian (later a personal name) are also used, though less frequently.
What does the word yamas mean?
restraint
Yamas means “restraint” in Sanskrit. Religious texts of Hinduism and Jainism outline five social restraints and moral codes known as the yamas. In the Indian sage Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras treatise, yamas are the first limb of yoga in the Ashtanga yoga system—also called the eight-limbed path.
What do Cypriots say for cheers?
Serefe
‘Cheers’! Turkish Cypriot – Serefe!
When do you Say Good Day in Cyprus?
This is one of the best known Greek words that is usually used in Cyprus up until noon. It literally translates to ‘good day’, though is said in the morning wishing others to have a great day. This is what’s used before going to bed or when leaving a place at night.
What are the most important phrases in Cyprus?
Cyprus: Important Phrases 1 Yes – Nei 2 No – Ohi 3 Hello – Ya Sou (Ya Saz when addressing a group) 4 Good morning! – Kaleemeerah! 5 Good afternoon! – Kaleespeerah! 6 Good night! – Kaleenihkta! 7 How are you? – Ti Kanis; 8 I’m well – Poli Gala 9 Thank you – Efharisto 10 Please – Parakalo
When do you say ya sou in Cyprus?
Both phrases mean ‘hello’. The first one is used when addressing many people, when being polite, or when talking to someone in plural. ‘ Ya sou ‘ is more informal and is commonly used between friends. This is one of the best known Greek words that is usually used in Cyprus up until noon.
What do you say when someone thanks you in Cyprus?
This simple word has a double meaning and is understood depending on the context. If someone thanks you, you reply with “parakalo” meaning ‘you’re welcome’. If you want to ask for something such as “Can I have a Cypriot coffee please?”, you’d say “Mboro na eho ena kafe, parakalo?”.