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How do you say "curious" in Greek?
περίεργος
periergos
In Greek, "curious" is περίεργος (periergos).
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Pronunciation
Say "periergos" — the stress lands on the second syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Grammar notes
περίεργος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το παιδί ήταν περίεργο για τα πάντα.
To paidi itan periergo gia ta panta.
The child was curious about everything.
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How to remember περίεργος
The Greek for 'curious' starts with 'pe' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'curious' and it should stick.
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- embarrassed ντροπιασμένος
- confused μπερδεμένος
- bored βαριέμαι
- lonely μοναχικός
- grateful ευγνώμων
- generous γενναιόδωρος
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Questions about περίεργος
How do you pronounce περίεργος?
Say "periergos" — the stress lands on the second syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Is περίεργος formal or casual?
περίεργος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is περίεργος used in Greek?
περίεργος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το παιδί ήταν περίεργο για τα πάντα. (The child was curious about everything.).
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