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My name is ... in Greek
Greek speakers say "me léne" (they call me) in everyday life. The longer sentence is for forms and formal settings.
Με λένε ___
Me lene ___
Greek
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanisation | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Με λένε ___ | Me lene ___ | They call me {name}. The normal everyday form. |
| Το όνομά μου είναι ___ | My name is {name}. More formal. |
A short introduction
- A: Γεια σου (Geia sou)
- A: Πώς σε λένε; (Pos se lene?)
- B: Με λένε ___ (Me lene ___)
Pronunciation and tips
- Greek has a movable stress mark. In Με λένε the stress is on λέ-.
- The letter γ before e or i is pronounced like y, so "γεια" sounds like "ya".
- Greeks often use a pet or short form of a name; do not be surprised if you are given one.
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Questions
Do I translate my name into Greek?
No. Say your name the way you normally do and fit it into the sentence: Με λένε [your name]. Names are not translated.
Is there a formal way to say it in Greek?
They call me {name}. The normal everyday form. My name is {name}. More formal.