* Γεια (Gia): This is a very common and informal greeting, similar to "hi" or "hello." It's suitable for most casual situations.
* Χαίρετε (Chairete): This is a more formal and plural greeting, roughly translating to "greetings" or "hello" to multiple people.
* Γεια σας (Gia sas): This is a polite and formal greeting, suitable for addressing one or more people you don't know well. It's similar to "hello" or "good day."
So, depending on the situation, any of these could be used, but Γεια (Gia) is probably the closest single-word equivalent to a casual "hi."