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How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Greek?
άσχημος
ashimos
In Greek, "ugly (thing)" is άσχημος.
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Pronunciation
Say AHS-hee-mos with stress on the first syllable, same as the other ugly entry. The alpha (α) is 'ah' and sigma (σ) is 's'.
Writing and usage
Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) at the start. Sigma (σ) is 's'. Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Mu (μ) is 'm'.
Example sentence
Αυτο το αντικείμενο είναι ασχήμο.
This object is ugly.
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How to remember άσχημος
Ugly things are unattractive or poorly formed. Visual appearance matters to perception.
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Questions about άσχημος
How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Greek?
In Greek, "ugly (thing)" is άσχημος. It is a noun.
How is άσχημος written in Greek?
Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) at the start. Sigma (σ) is 's'. Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Mu (μ) is 'm'.
How is άσχημος used in a sentence?
Use άσχημος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το αντικείμενο είναι ασχήμο. (This object is ugly.).
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