* Χαιρετώ (chaireto): This is a formal way to say "hello" or "I greet you," and can be used as a respectful salute. It's a more literary and less common option in everyday speech.
* Σας χαιρετώ (sas chaireto): This is the polite plural form of "Χαιρετώ," used when addressing multiple people.
* Γεια σας (ya sas): This is a common and informal greeting, similar to "hello" or "hi." It can be used as a casual salute.
* Καλημέρα (kalimera): "Good morning."
* Καλησπέρα (kalispera): "Good evening/afternoon." These are greetings, but also function as salutations depending on the time of day.
* Military Salute: For a military salute, you'd likely use a phrase describing the action itself, such as χαιρετισμός (chairetismós) which means "salute" in the sense of the military gesture. You wouldn't use this as a verbal greeting.
The best choice depends heavily on the situation. For a formal greeting that acts as a salute, Χαιρετώ or Σας χαιρετώ are appropriate. For informal settings, Γεια σας is perfectly acceptable. For a military salute, you'd describe the action rather than use a single word translation.