How do you say "hard" in Greek?

σκληρός

skliros

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "hard" is σκληρός (skliros).

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Pronunciation

Try "skliros" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Αυτός ο βράχος είναι πολύ σκληρός.

Autos o vrachos einai poly skliros.

This rock is very hard.

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How to remember σκληρός

Notice how 'skli' sits inside 'skliros' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'hard' happening right as you say it.

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Questions about σκληρός

How do you pronounce σκληρός?

Try "skliros" out loud — the second syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Is σκληρός formal or casual?

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

How is σκληρός used in Greek?

σκληρός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Αυτός ο βράχος είναι πολύ σκληρός. (This rock is very hard.).

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