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flounder in Greek

flounder in Greek is πλευρονήκτης, ψήσσα, παραδέρνω — flounder means to struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

flounder in Greek

πλευρονήκτης
noun
Pronounced: plevroniktis
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).
ψήσσα
noun
Pronounced: psissa
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).
παραδέρνω
verb
Pronounced: paraderno
(intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
σπαρταρώ
verb
Pronounced: spartaro
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.
παραπαίω
verb
Pronounced: parapaio
(intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.

What does "flounder" mean?

  1. verb To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.
    "The new employee floundered without proper training."
  2. noun A type of flatfish found in shallow coastal waters.
    "They caught a flounder off the pier."
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flounder in a sentence

  • The new employee floundered without proper training.
  • She floundered for words when asked to explain.
  • They caught a flounder off the pier.

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What is "flounder" in Greek?

"flounder" in Greek is πλευρονήκτης, ψήσσα, παραδέρνω. flounder means: To struggle clumsily or act confused, especially when trying to make progress.

How do you pronounce πλευρονήκτης?

"flounder" in Greek is πλευρονήκτης, pronounced "plevroniktis".

How do you use "flounder" in a sentence?

Example: "The new employee floundered without proper training." In Greek, "flounder" is πλευρονήκτης, ψήσσα, παραδέρνω.

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

Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "flounder": πλευρονήκτης, ψήσσα, παραδέρνω, σπαρταρώ, παραπαίω.

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