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How do you say "dangerous" in Greek?

επικίνδυνος

epikindinos

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In Greek, "dangerous" is επικίνδυνος.

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Pronunciation

Say eh-pee-KEEN-dhee-nos with stress on the third syllable. The pi (π) sounds like 'p' and the delta (δ) is a soft 'd'.

Writing and usage

Epsilon (ε) at the start sounds like 'eh'. The pi (π) is a hard 'p'. Delta (δ) and iota (ι) combine for the 'dh' sound.

Example sentence

Αυτά τα ζώα είναι επικίνδυνα.

These animals are dangerous.

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How to remember επικίνδυνος

Something dangerous can 'fall upon' you (Greek root meaning attack). Always respect danger.

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Questions about επικίνδυνος

How do you say "dangerous" in Greek?

In Greek, "dangerous" is επικίνδυνος. It is a noun.

How is επικίνδυνος written in Greek?

Epsilon (ε) at the start sounds like 'eh'. The pi (π) is a hard 'p'. Delta (δ) and iota (ι) combine for the 'dh' sound.

How is επικίνδυνος used in a sentence?

Use επικίνδυνος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτά τα ζώα είναι επικίνδυνα. (These animals are dangerous.).

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