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ordeal in Greek

ordeal in Greek is δεινοπάθημα, δοκιμασία — ordeal means a very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.

ordeal in Greek

δεινοπάθημα
noun
Pronounced: deinopathima
δοκιμασία
noun
Pronounced: dokimasia

What does "ordeal" mean?

  1. noun A very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.
    "The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail."
  2. noun Historically, a trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous physical test, the outcome believed to reveal guilt or innocence by divine judgment.
    "In medieval trials by ordeal, the accused might be forced to hold a hot iron."
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ordeal in a sentence

  • The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail.
  • Recovering from the surgery was a long ordeal for her.
  • In medieval trials by ordeal, the accused might be forced to hold a hot iron.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ordeal" in Greek?

"ordeal" in Greek is δεινοπάθημα, δοκιμασία. ordeal means: A very difficult, painful, or exhausting experience.

How do you pronounce δεινοπάθημα?

"ordeal" in Greek is δεινοπάθημα, pronounced "deinopathima".

How do you use "ordeal" in a sentence?

Example: "The hostages described their three-day ordeal in harrowing detail." In Greek, "ordeal" is δεινοπάθημα, δοκιμασία.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "ordeal": δεινοπάθημα, δοκιμασία.

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