How do you say "study" in Greek?

σπουδάζω

spoydazo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "study" is σπουδάζω (spoydazo).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as "spoydazo" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.

Grammar notes

σπουδάζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Διαβάζω κάθε απόγευμα για τις εξετάσεις.

Diavazo kathe apogeuma gia tis exetaseis.

I study every evening for the exam.

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How to remember σπουδάζω

The opening sound 'spoy' in 'spoydazo' is the handle to grab onto; attach a tiny scene of 'study' to that sound and recall gets easier.

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Questions about σπουδάζω

How do you pronounce σπουδάζω?

Sound it out as "spoydazo" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.

Is σπουδάζω formal or casual?

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

How is σπουδάζω used in Greek?

σπουδάζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Διαβάζω κάθε απόγευμα για τις εξετάσεις. (I study every evening for the exam.).

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