How do you say "rotten" in Greek?

σάπιο

sapio

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "rotten" is σάπιο (sapio).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "sapio", putting the emphasis on the first syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Το μήλο είχε σαπίσει.

To milo eiche sapisei.

The apple had gone rotten.

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How to remember σάπιο

Split 'sapio' into 'sa' plus the rest; imagining someone mispronouncing 'rotten' as 'sa...' makes the two words click together.

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Questions about σάπιο

How do you pronounce σάπιο?

Pronounce this as "sapio", putting the emphasis on the first syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.

Is σάπιο formal or casual?

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

How is σάπιο used in Greek?

σάπιο is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το μήλο είχε σαπίσει. (The apple had gone rotten.).

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