Greek

Phrase

από πού είσαι • ‎(apó poú eísai)^†

1. (informal, singular) where are you from?

See also

• από πού είστε ‎(apó poú eíste, “where are you from?”)^‡(formal, plural)

Usage notes

you — when using the second-person to an individual in Greek a choice must be made between using the singular or plural form of the verb. The choice made depends upon the relationship between the speaker and the person spoken to (see: T–V distinction).

† The singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people: γεια σου ‎(geia sou, “hello”), τι κάνεις; ‎(ti káneis?, “how are you?”).

‡ The plural is formal and polite, and used with strangers and to give respect: γεια σας ‎(geia sas, “hello”), τι κάνετε; ‎(ti kánete?, “how are you?”).