τι κάνετε

Greek

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Alternative forms

τι κάνεις; (ti káneis?) (singular, informal)

Phrase

τι κάνετε; • (ti kánete?)

(formal) How are you? (plural^†)

Synonyms

πως είστε; (pos eíste?)^† (plural, formal)
πως είσαι; (pos eísai?)^† (singular, informal)

† The 2nd person singular form is familiar and informal, used with family, friends, children and younger people — the plural is formal and polite, it is used with strangers and to give respect. (see:: T-V distinction)