bruise in Greek
bruise in Greek is μώλωπας, μωλωπίζομαι — bruise means a discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
bruise in Greek
μώλωπας
Pronounced: molopas
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
μωλωπίζομαι
Pronounced: molopizomai
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
What does "bruise" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
"He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table."
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verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
"She bruised her arm falling off her bike."
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verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
"The harsh review bruised his confidence."
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bruise in a sentence
- He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table.
- She bruised her arm falling off her bike.
- The harsh review bruised his confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bruise" in Greek?
"bruise" in Greek is μώλωπας, μωλωπίζομαι. bruise means: A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
How do you pronounce μώλωπας?
"bruise" in Greek is μώλωπας, pronounced "molopas".
How do you use "bruise" in a sentence?
Example: "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table." In Greek, "bruise" is μώλωπας, μωλωπίζομαι.
Are there other ways to say "bruise" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "bruise": μώλωπας, μωλωπίζομαι.
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