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How do you say "lonely" in Greek?
μοναχικός
monachikos
In Greek, "lonely" is μοναχικός (monachikos).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "monachikos" is spoken with the fourth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
μοναχικός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ένιωθε μοναξιά στη νέα πόλη.
Έniothe monaxia sti nea poli.
She felt lonely in the new city.
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How to remember μοναχικός
Notice how 'mo' sits inside 'monachikos' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'lonely' happening right as you say it.
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Questions about μοναχικός
How do you pronounce μοναχικός?
The transliteration "monachikos" is spoken with the fourth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is μοναχικός formal or casual?
μοναχικός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is μοναχικός used in Greek?
μοναχικός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ένιωθε μοναξιά στη νέα πόλη. (She felt lonely in the new city.).
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