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How do you say "nervous" in Greek?
νευρικός
nevrikos
In Greek, "nervous" is νευρικός.
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Pronunciation
Say neh-VREE-kos with stress on the middle syllable. The nu (ν) sounds like 'n' and the rho (ρ) is a rolled 'r'.
Writing and usage
This adjective ends in -ικος, a common Greek suffix. Notice nu (ν) for 'n' and the double vowel combination.
Example sentence
αισθάνομαι νευρικός.
I feel nervous.
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How to remember νευρικός
The word 'nerve' in English has the same root. Nervous means your nerves are active.
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Questions about νευρικός
How do you say "nervous" in Greek?
In Greek, "nervous" is νευρικός. It is a noun.
How is νευρικός written in Greek?
This adjective ends in -ικος, a common Greek suffix. Notice nu (ν) for 'n' and the double vowel combination.
How is νευρικός used in a sentence?
Use νευρικός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: αισθάνομαι νευρικός. (I feel nervous.).
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