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How do you say "argue" in Greek?
υποστηρίζω
upostirizo
In Greek, "argue" is υποστηρίζω (upostirizo).
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Pronunciation
Say "upostirizo" — the stress lands on the fourth syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Grammar notes
υποστηρίζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Μερικές φορές μαλώνουν για τα χρήματα.
Merikes fores malonoyn gia ta chrimata.
They sometimes argue about money.
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How to remember υποστηρίζω
Say 'upo' out loud a couple of times before adding the rest of 'upostirizo' — that fragment alone can trigger the whole word later.
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Questions about υποστηρίζω
How do you pronounce υποστηρίζω?
Say "upostirizo" — the stress lands on the fourth syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Is υποστηρίζω formal or casual?
υποστηρίζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is υποστηρίζω used in Greek?
υποστηρίζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Μερικές φορές μαλώνουν για τα χρήματα. (They sometimes argue about money.).
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