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How do you say "arrogant" in Greek?
αλαζονικός
alazonikos
In Greek, "arrogant" is αλαζονικός (alazonikos).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "alazonikos" is spoken with the fifth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
αλαζονικός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ο αλαζονικός τόνος του ενόχλησε τους πάντες.
O alazonikos tonos toy enochlise toys pantes.
His arrogant tone annoyed everyone.
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How to remember αλαζονικός
Notice how 'ala' sits inside 'alazonikos' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'arrogant' happening right as you say it.
Related words
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- humble ταπεινός
- flexible ευέλικτο
- rigid άκαμπτος
- fragile εύθραυστο
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Questions about αλαζονικός
How do you pronounce αλαζονικός?
The transliteration "alazonikos" is spoken with the fifth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is αλαζονικός formal or casual?
αλαζονικός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is αλαζονικός used in Greek?
αλαζονικός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο αλαζονικός τόνος του ενόχλησε τους πάντες. (His arrogant tone annoyed everyone.).
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