How do you say "young" in Greek?

Νέος

Neos

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "young" is Νέος (Neos).

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Pronunciation

Sound this out as "Neos" — a quick, compact word that doesn't need much stress to land correctly.

Grammar notes

Νέος is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Είναι ακόμα πολύ νέα.

Einai akoma poly nea.

She is still very young.

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How to remember Νέος

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

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Questions about Νέος

How do you pronounce Νέος?

Sound this out as "Neos" — a quick, compact word that doesn't need much stress to land correctly.

Is Νέος formal or casual?

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

How is Νέος used in Greek?

Νέος is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Είναι ακόμα πολύ νέα. (She is still very young.).

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