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compliment in Greek

compliment in Greek is φιλοφρόνηση, επαινώ, κολακεύω — compliment means a remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

compliment in Greek

φιλοφρόνηση
noun
Pronounced: filofronisi
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
επαινώ
verb
Pronounced: epaino
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
κολακεύω
verb
Pronounced: kolakevo
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
παινεύω
verb
Pronounced: painevo
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

What does "compliment" mean?

  1. noun A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.
    "He paid her a compliment on her cooking."
  2. verb To tell someone that you admire or approve of them or something they have done.
    "Several guests complimented the chef on the fish."
  3. noun Polite greetings or good wishes conveyed to someone, especially in formal or written form.
    "Please give my compliments to your parents."
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compliment in a sentence

  • He paid her a compliment on her cooking.
  • Being asked to speak again was the best compliment they could have given him.
  • Several guests complimented the chef on the fish.
  • She complimented me on my Portuguese.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compliment" in Greek?

"compliment" in Greek is φιλοφρόνηση, επαινώ, κολακεύω. compliment means: A remark expressing praise, admiration or approval of someone or something.

How do you pronounce φιλοφρόνηση?

"compliment" in Greek is φιλοφρόνηση, pronounced "filofronisi".

How do you use "compliment" in a sentence?

Example: "He paid her a compliment on her cooking." In Greek, "compliment" is φιλοφρόνηση, επαινώ, κολακεύω.

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

Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "compliment": φιλοφρόνηση, επαινώ, κολακεύω, παινεύω.

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