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plague in Greek

plague in Greek is πανώλη, πανούκλα, πανδημία — plague means a deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

plague in Greek

πανώλη
noun
Pronounced: panoli
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
πανούκλα
noun
Pronounced: panoukla
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
πανδημία
noun
Pronounced: pandimia
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
λοιμός
noun
Pronounced: loimos
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
επιδημία
noun
Pronounced: epidimia
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
μάστιγα
noun
Pronounced: mastiga
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
πληγή
noun
Pronounced: pligi
A widespread affliction, calamity, or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.
βασανίζω
verb
Pronounced: vasanizo
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
κατατρύχω
verb
Pronounced: katatrycho
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
μαστίζω
verb
Pronounced: mastizo
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.
πλήττω
verb
Pronounced: plitto
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

What does "plague" mean?

  1. noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
    "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century."
  2. noun A widespread, serious problem or nuisance.
    "A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest."
  3. verb To trouble or afflict someone persistently.
    "Injuries have plagued the team all season."
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plague in a sentence

  • The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century.
  • A plague of locusts destroyed the entire harvest.
  • Corruption has been a plague on the country's politics for decades.
  • Injuries have plagued the team all season.

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What is "plague" in Greek?

"plague" in Greek is πανώλη, πανούκλα, πανδημία. plague means: A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.

How do you pronounce πανώλη?

"plague" in Greek is πανώλη, pronounced "panoli".

How do you use "plague" in a sentence?

Example: "The plague killed millions across Europe in the 14th century." In Greek, "plague" is πανώλη, πανούκλα, πανδημία.

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

Yes — Greek has 11 translations listed for "plague": πανώλη, πανούκλα, πανδημία, λοιμός, επιδημία, μάστιγα.

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