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How do you say "bitter" in Greek?
πικρός
pikros
In Greek, "bitter" is πικρός (pikros).
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Pronunciation
Try "pikros" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Grammar notes
πικρός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ο σκούρος καφές είναι αρκετά πικρός.
O skoyros kafes einai arketa pikros.
The dark coffee is quite bitter.
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How to remember πικρός
Notice how 'pi' sits inside 'pikros' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'bitter' happening right as you say it.
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- bacon το μπέικον
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Questions about πικρός
How do you pronounce πικρός?
Try "pikros" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Is πικρός formal or casual?
πικρός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is πικρός used in Greek?
πικρός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο σκούρος καφές είναι αρκετά πικρός. (The dark coffee is quite bitter.).
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"Bitter" in other languages
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