For this expression, you just have to conjugate that verb in the present tense, the “we-form” = “leme” λέμε!’ And you just add the “ta” in front of the verb! When they finish a conversation and they want to conclude with ‘See you’ or “Bye, see you soon”, they actually say “talk to you”! Therefore you do NOT need the verb “to see”, but actually the verb “to talk”! ‘λέω’ (= to say, to tell). Greeks actually “talk” all the time, arrange to get together, or “speak daily over the phone”. More inf below – Enjoy your lesson! Καλό μάθημα! However, it is also really easy to learn to say the expressions correctly. So by trying to translate “See you”, many non-Greeks say ‘Θα δούμε!’ … and you instantly ruin the image of the excellent Greek language learner! Do not worry most Greeks will understand what you actually wanted to say! So, imagine you meet up with your lovely Greek friend(s), you all have a great time, you kiss them goodbye and you are about to say ‘See you in Greek. Since the expressions sound a bit similar, foreigners many times get confused and end up saying those expressions at the wrong time. When you visit Greece or you are spending time with Greeks, there are some daily expressions you hear all the time. Learn how to say “See you” and “We will see” in Greek, and you can say it several times per day, when visiting Greece. The Fygame Greek Language Book – Intermediate Level.Greek Speaking Starter Kit : for Beginners.
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