“Why” in Greek

In Greek, “Why” is written using the Latin script as:

Giati

Using the Greek alphabet, it is written as:

Γιατί

Listen to this word pronounced (audio)

 

Examples in sentences or statements

 
“Why is that?”

Giati simvainei afto?

Γιατί συμβαίνει αυτό?

 
“Why do you think so?”

Giati to pisteveis afto?

Γιατί το πιστεύεις αυτό?

 
“Why are you here?”

Giati eisai edo?

Γιατί είσαι εδώ?

 
“Why are you learning Greek?”

Giati mathaineis ellinika?

Γιατί μαθαίνεις ελληνικά?

 
“Why did you choose to come to Greece?”

Giati dialekses na ertheis stin Ellada?

Γιατί διάλεξες να έρθεις στην Ελλάδα?
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Why?” in Egyptian Arabic

“Why” in Lebanese Arabic

“Why” in Turkish