How do you say "surprised" in Greek?

έκπληκτος

ekpliktos

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "surprised" is έκπληκτος (ekpliktos).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "ekpliktos", keeping the first syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Ξαφνιάστηκε από το δώρο.

Xafniastike apo to doro.

She was surprised by the gift.

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How to remember έκπληκτος

Say 'ekp' out loud a couple of times before adding the rest of 'ekpliktos' — that fragment alone can trigger the whole word later.

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Questions about έκπληκτος

How do you pronounce έκπληκτος?

Speak it as "ekpliktos", keeping the first syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is έκπληκτος formal or casual?

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

How is έκπληκτος used in Greek?

έκπληκτος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ξαφνιάστηκε από το δώρο. (She was surprised by the gift.).

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