fiddle while Rome burns in Greek
fiddle while Rome burns in Greek is εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται.
fiddle while Rome burns in Greek
εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται
Pronounced: edo o kosmos kaigetai kai to mouni chtenizetai
(idiomatic) To neglect helping when one’s time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Greek.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Greek meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Greek
Common Greek translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fiddle while Rome burns" in Greek?
"fiddle while Rome burns" in Greek is εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται.
How do you pronounce εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται?
"fiddle while Rome burns" in Greek is εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται, pronounced "edo o kosmos kaigetai kai to mouni chtenizetai".
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.