Greek

Alternative forms

• (singular, informal): μιλάς ‎(milás)

Verb

μιλάτε • ‎(miláte)^‡

1. (formal) second-person plural present of μιλάω ‎(miláo)

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?”).