How do you say "empathetic" in Greek?

ενσυναισθητικός

ensunaisthitikos

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "empathetic" is ενσυναισθητικός (ensunaisthitikos).

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Pronunciation

You'll hear this as "ensunaisthitikos"; aim the stress toward the sixth syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Grammar notes

ενσυναισθητικός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Είναι μια ευγενική, συμπονετική ακροάτρια.

Einai mia eugeniki, subonetiki akroatria.

She is a kind, empathetic listener.

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How to remember ενσυναισθητικός

Think of 'ens' as a nickname for 'empathetic' in your head; the full word 'ensunaisthitikos' builds naturally from that starting point.

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Questions about ενσυναισθητικός

How do you pronounce ενσυναισθητικός?

You'll hear this as "ensunaisthitikos"; aim the stress toward the sixth syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Is ενσυναισθητικός formal or casual?

ενσυναισθητικός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is ενσυναισθητικός used in Greek?

ενσυναισθητικός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Είναι μια ευγενική, συμπονετική ακροάτρια. (She is a kind, empathetic listener.).

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