How do you say "believe" in Greek?

πιστεύω

pisteyo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "believe" is πιστεύω (pisteyo).

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Pronunciation

Break "pisteyo" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.

Grammar notes

πιστεύω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Πιστεύω ότι μπορείς να το κάνεις.

Pisteyo oti boreis na to kaneis.

I believe you can do it.

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How to remember πιστεύω

The middle of 'pisteyo' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'pi' — tie it to an image of 'believe' and the pair will resurface together.

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Questions about πιστεύω

How do you pronounce πιστεύω?

Break "pisteyo" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.

Is πιστεύω formal or casual?

πιστεύω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is πιστεύω used in Greek?

πιστεύω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Πιστεύω ότι μπορείς να το κάνεις. (I believe you can do it.).

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