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How do you say "suspicious" in Greek?
ύποπτος
ypoptos
In Greek, "suspicious" is ύποπτος (ypoptos).
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Pronunciation
Break "ypoptos" down slowly and you'll notice the first syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
ύποπτος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ο φρουρός άρχισε να υποψιάζεται την τσάντα.
O froyros archise na upopsiazetai tin tsanta.
The guard grew suspicious of the bag.
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How to remember ύποπτος
Notice how 'ypo' sits inside 'ypoptos' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'suspicious' happening right as you say it.
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Questions about ύποπτος
How do you pronounce ύποπτος?
Break "ypoptos" down slowly and you'll notice the first syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is ύποπτος formal or casual?
ύποπτος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ύποπτος used in Greek?
ύποπτος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο φρουρός άρχισε να υποψιάζεται την τσάντα. (The guard grew suspicious of the bag.).
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