How do you say "whisper" in Greek?

ψιθυρίζω

psithurizo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "whisper" is ψιθυρίζω (psithurizo).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "psithurizo", giving "ri" the strongest emphasis in the word.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Ψιθυρίζουν για να μην ακούσει κανείς.

Psithurizoyn gia na min akoysei kaneis.

They whisper so no one hears.

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How to remember ψιθυρίζω

Let "psithurizo" sound silly in your head for a second; silliness plus ψιθυρίζω makes it stick.

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Questions about ψιθυρίζω

How do you pronounce ψιθυρίζω?

Speak it as "psithurizo", giving "ri" the strongest emphasis in the word.

Is ψιθυρίζω formal or casual?

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

How is ψιθυρίζω used in Greek?

ψιθυρίζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Ψιθυρίζουν για να μην ακούσει κανείς. (They whisper so no one hears.).

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