Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "sad" in Greek?
λυπημένος
lipimenos
In Greek, "sad" is λυπημένος.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lee-pee-MEH-nos with stress on the second syllable. The lambda (λ) sounds like 'l', and the pi (π) is a hard 'p'.
Writing and usage
Lambda (λ) is 'l'. The iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Epsilon (ε) has an accent mark (έ) showing stress placement.
Example sentence
αισθάνομαι λυπημένος.
I feel sad.
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How to remember λυπημένος
Sadness leaves someone depressed or sunk. The Greek root means to lack or fall short.
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Questions about λυπημένος
How do you say "sad" in Greek?
In Greek, "sad" is λυπημένος. It is a noun.
How is λυπημένος written in Greek?
Lambda (λ) is 'l'. The iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Epsilon (ε) has an accent mark (έ) showing stress placement.
How is λυπημένος used in a sentence?
Use λυπημένος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: αισθάνομαι λυπημένος. (I feel sad.).
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