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How do you say "shocked" in Greek?
σοκαρισμένος
sokarismenos
In Greek, "shocked" is σοκαρισμένος (sokarismenos).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "sokarismenos" is spoken with the fourth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
σοκαρισμένος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Σοκαρίστηκαν από την είδηση.
Sokaristikan apo tin eidisi.
They were shocked by the news.
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How to remember σοκαρισμένος
Notice how 'so' sits inside 'sokarismenos' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'shocked' happening right as you say it.
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Questions about σοκαρισμένος
How do you pronounce σοκαρισμένος?
The transliteration "sokarismenos" is spoken with the fourth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is σοκαρισμένος formal or casual?
σοκαρισμένος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is σοκαρισμένος used in Greek?
σοκαρισμένος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Σοκαρίστηκαν από την είδηση. (They were shocked by the news.).
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