How do you say "honest" in Greek?

τίμιος

timios

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "honest" is τίμιος (timios).

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Pronunciation

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

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Έδωσε μια ειλικρινή απάντηση.

Έdose mia eilikrini apantisi.

She gave an honest answer.

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How to remember τίμιος

The middle of 'timios' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'ti' — tie it to an image of 'honest' and the pair will resurface together.

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Questions about τίμιος

How do you pronounce τίμιος?

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

Is τίμιος formal or casual?

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

How is τίμιος used in Greek?

τίμιος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Έδωσε μια ειλικρινή απάντηση. (She gave an honest answer.).

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