Greek · Greetings & Phrases
τι κάνεις
ti káneis
How are you?
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A common question asking about someone's wellbeing, literally what are you doing.
Example
Τι κάνεις; — Καλά, ευχαριστώ.
How are you? — Fine, thanks.
Etymology
'Τι κάνεις;' (ti káneis) translates to 'What are you doing?' The phrase combines 'τι' (what) and 'κάνεις' (doing), illustrating everyday conversational practices in modern Greek.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is informal and commonly used in spoken language among friends and family for casual inquiries about one's well-being or activities.