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How do you say "embarrassed" in Greek?
ντροπιασμένος
ntropiasmenos
In Greek, "embarrassed" is ντροπιασμένος (ntropiasmenos).
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Pronunciation
Break "ntropiasmenos" down slowly and you'll notice the third syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
ντροπιασμένος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ντρεπόταν από το μπέρδεμα.
Ntrepotan apo to berdema.
She was embarrassed by the mix-up.
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How to remember ντροπιασμένος
The middle of 'ntropiasmenos' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'ntro' — tie it to an image of 'embarrassed' and the pair will resurface together.
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- bored βαριέμαι
- lonely μοναχικός
- grateful ευγνώμων
- generous γενναιόδωρος
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Questions about ντροπιασμένος
How do you pronounce ντροπιασμένος?
Break "ntropiasmenos" down slowly and you'll notice the third syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is ντροπιασμένος formal or casual?
ντροπιασμένος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ντροπιασμένος used in Greek?
ντροπιασμένος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ντρεπόταν από το μπέρδεμα. (She was embarrassed by the mix-up.).
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