How do you say "understand" in Greek?

καταλαβαίνω

katalavaino

Verb Noun

In Greek, "understand" is καταλαβαίνω (katalavaino).

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Pronunciation

Try "katalavaino" out loud — the fourth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Καταλαβαίνω το μάθημα τώρα.

Katalavaino to mathima tora.

I understand the lesson now.

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How to remember καταλαβαίνω

The middle of 'katalavaino' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'ka' — tie it to an image of 'understand' and the pair will resurface together.

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Questions about καταλαβαίνω

How do you pronounce καταλαβαίνω?

Try "katalavaino" out loud — the fourth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.

Is καταλαβαίνω formal or casual?

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

How is καταλαβαίνω used in Greek?

καταλαβαίνω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Καταλαβαίνω το μάθημα τώρα. (I understand the lesson now.).

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