Greek · Greetings & Phrases

χάρηκα

chárika

Nice to meet you

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Said when meeting someone for the first time, literally I was glad.

Example

Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμία!

Nice to meet you!

Etymology

'Χάρηκα' (chárika) comes from the verb 'χαίρω' (chaíro), meaning 'to rejoice'. This term expresses happiness upon meeting someone and embodies the warmth of Greek social interaction.

How & Where It’s Used

'Χάρηκα' is used informally during introductions, particularly when meeting someone for the first time, often in spoken contexts.

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