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How do you say "cheerful" in Greek?
χαρούμενος
charoymenos
In Greek, "cheerful" is χαρούμενος (charoymenos).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "charoymenos" is spoken with the second syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
χαρούμενος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Έκανε ένα χαρούμενο νεύμα.
Έkane ena charoymeno neyma.
He gave a cheerful wave.
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How to remember χαρούμενος
The middle of 'charoymenos' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'cha' — tie it to an image of 'cheerful' and the pair will resurface together.
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- embarrassed ντροπιασμένος
- confused μπερδεμένος
- curious περίεργος
- bored βαριέμαι
- lonely μοναχικός
- grateful ευγνώμων
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Questions about χαρούμενος
How do you pronounce χαρούμενος?
The transliteration "charoymenos" is spoken with the second syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is χαρούμενος formal or casual?
χαρούμενος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is χαρούμενος used in Greek?
χαρούμενος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Έκανε ένα χαρούμενο νεύμα. (He gave a cheerful wave.).
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"Cheerful" in other languages
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