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How do you say "traditional" in Greek?
Παραδοσιακός
Paradosiakos
In Greek, "traditional" is Παραδοσιακός (Paradosiakos).
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Pronunciation
Break "Paradosiakos" down slowly and you'll notice the fifth syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
Παραδοσιακός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Φορούσαν παραδοσιακές φορεσιές.
Foroysan paradosiakes foresies.
They wore traditional costumes.
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How to remember Παραδοσιακός
The middle of 'Paradosiakos' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'pa' — tie it to an image of 'traditional' and the pair will resurface together.
Related words
- ancient αρχαία
- modern Μοντέρνο
- modernized εκσυγχρονισμένο
- stingy τσιγκούνης
- humble ταπεινός
- arrogant αλαζονικός
- flexible ευέλικτο
- rigid άκαμπτος
- fragile εύθραυστο
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Questions about Παραδοσιακός
How do you pronounce Παραδοσιακός?
Break "Paradosiakos" down slowly and you'll notice the fifth syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is Παραδοσιακός formal or casual?
Παραδοσιακός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Παραδοσιακός used in Greek?
Παραδοσιακός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Φορούσαν παραδοσιακές φορεσιές. (They wore traditional costumes.).
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