How do you say "poor" in Greek?

Κακή

Kaki

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "poor" is Κακή (Kaki).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "Kaki", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Ήταν φτωχοί αλλά ευτυχισμένοι.

Ήtan ftochoi alla eutuchismenoi.

They were poor but happy.

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How to remember Κακή

The Greek for 'poor' starts with 'ka' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'poor' and it should stick.

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Questions about Κακή

How do you pronounce Κακή?

Speak it as "Kaki", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is Κακή formal or casual?

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

How is Κακή used in Greek?

Κακή is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ήταν φτωχοί αλλά ευτυχισμένοι. (They were poor but happy.).

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