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coddle in Greek

coddle in Greek is καλομαθαίνω, περιποιούμαι, φροντίζω — coddle means to treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.

coddle in Greek

καλομαθαίνω
verb
Pronounced: kalomathaino
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
περιποιούμαι
verb
Pronounced: peripoioumai
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
φροντίζω
verb
Pronounced: frodizo
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
σιγοβράζω
verb
Pronounced: sigovrazo
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
παραχαϊδεύω
verb
Pronounced: parachaidevo
(transitive) To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.

What does "coddle" mean?

  1. verb To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.
    "His parents coddled him well into adulthood."
  2. verb To cook gently in water just below boiling point, especially of eggs.
    "Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk."
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coddle in a sentence

  • His parents coddled him well into adulthood.
  • Stop coddling the interns — let them make their own mistakes.
  • Coddle the eggs for six minutes for a soft, creamy yolk.

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What is "coddle" in Greek?

"coddle" in Greek is καλομαθαίνω, περιποιούμαι, φροντίζω. coddle means: To treat someone with excessive care, protection, or indulgence.

How do you pronounce καλομαθαίνω?

"coddle" in Greek is καλομαθαίνω, pronounced "kalomathaino".

How do you use "coddle" in a sentence?

Example: "His parents coddled him well into adulthood." In Greek, "coddle" is καλομαθαίνω, περιποιούμαι, φροντίζω.

Are there other ways to say "coddle" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "coddle": καλομαθαίνω, περιποιούμαι, φροντίζω, σιγοβράζω, παραχαϊδεύω.

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