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How do you say "late" in Greek?

αργός

argos

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "late" is αργός.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced AHR-gos with stress on the first syllable. Same pronunciation as 'slow', though it can also mean late or slow when used for time.

Writing and usage

Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά). Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Sigma (σ) at the end marks the singular.

Example sentence

Είμαι άργος.

I am late.

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How to remember αργός

Late arrivals take a slow, long time. This word can mean both slow and late in Greek.

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Questions about αργός

How do you say "late" in Greek?

In Greek, "late" is αργός. It is a noun.

How is αργός written in Greek?

Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά). Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Sigma (σ) at the end marks the singular.

How is αργός used in a sentence?

Use αργός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Είμαι άργος. (I am late.).

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