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How do you say "wrong" in Greek?
λανθασμένος
lanthasmenos
In Greek, "wrong" is λανθασμένος.
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Pronunciation
Say lahn-THAS-meh-nos with stress on the second syllable. The lambda (λ) sounds like 'l', and the theta (θ) is 'th'.
Writing and usage
Lambda (λ) is the Greek 'l'. Theta (θ) is 'th'. The ending -μενος shows this is a past participle form of a verb.
Example sentence
Αυτη η απάντηση είναι λανθασμένη.
This answer is wrong.
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How to remember λανθασμένος
Something wrong is overlooked or missed, like the Greek root 'lanthanein' (to escape notice).
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Questions about λανθασμένος
How do you say "wrong" in Greek?
In Greek, "wrong" is λανθασμένος. It is a noun.
How is λανθασμένος written in Greek?
Lambda (λ) is the Greek 'l'. Theta (θ) is 'th'. The ending -μενος shows this is a past participle form of a verb.
How is λανθασμένος used in a sentence?
Use λανθασμένος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτη η απάντηση είναι λανθασμένη. (This answer is wrong.).
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