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How do you say "scream" in Greek?
ουρλιάζω
oyrliazo
In Greek, "scream" is ουρλιάζω (oyrliazo).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "oyrliazo", putting the emphasis on the second syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Grammar notes
ουρλιάζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Τα παιδιά ουρλιάζουν στο τρενάκι του λούνα παρκ.
Ta paidia oyrliazoyn sto trenaki toy loyna park.
The children scream on the roller coaster.
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How to remember ουρλιάζω
Think of 'oy' as a nickname for 'scream' in your head; the full word 'oyrliazo' builds naturally from that starting point.
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- bend λυγίζω
- kneel γονατίζω
- squat κάθομαι οκλαδόν
- compare συγκρίνω
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Questions about ουρλιάζω
How do you pronounce ουρλιάζω?
Pronounce this as "oyrliazo", putting the emphasis on the second syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Is ουρλιάζω formal or casual?
ουρλιάζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ουρλιάζω used in Greek?
ουρλιάζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Τα παιδιά ουρλιάζουν στο τρενάκι του λούνα παρκ. (The children scream on the roller coaster.).
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