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Cassandra in Greek

Cassandra in Greek is Κασσάνδρα — Cassandra means in Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.

Cassandra in Greek

Κασσάνδρα
noun
Pronounced: Kassandra
A person who makes dire predictions, especially those which are not believed but which turn out to be true.
Κασσάνδρα
proper noun
Pronounced: Kassandra
(Greek mythology) A prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen Hecuba. She captured the eye of Apollo and was granted the ability to see the future; however, she was destined never to be believed.

What does "Cassandra" mean?

  1. name In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.
    "Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened."
  2. noun Someone who makes accurate warnings that people ignore until it's too late.
    "The economist was dismissed as a Cassandra for years before the crash proved him right."
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Cassandra in a sentence

  • Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened.
  • The economist was dismissed as a Cassandra for years before the crash proved him right.

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What is "Cassandra" in Greek?

"Cassandra" in Greek is Κασσάνδρα. Cassandra means: In Greek myth, a Trojan princess gifted with true prophecy but cursed so no one would believe her.

How do you pronounce Κασσάνδρα?

"Cassandra" in Greek is Κασσάνδρα, pronounced "Kassandra".

How do you use "Cassandra" in a sentence?

Example: "Like Cassandra, he warned everyone, and no one listened." In Greek, "Cassandra" is Κασσάνδρα.

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