prostitute in Greek
prostitute in Greek is πόρνη, εκπορνεύομαι, εκπορνεύω — prostitute means a person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
prostitute in Greek
πόρνη
Pronounced: porni
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
εκπορνεύομαι
Pronounced: ekpornevomai
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
εκπορνεύω
Pronounced: ekpornevo
(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.
What does "prostitute" mean?
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noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
"The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life."
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verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.
"Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck."
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prostitute in a sentence
- The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life.
- Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck.
- He refused to prostitute his principles just to win the contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "prostitute" in Greek?
"prostitute" in Greek is πόρνη, εκπορνεύομαι, εκπορνεύω. prostitute means: A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
How do you pronounce πόρνη?
"prostitute" in Greek is πόρνη, pronounced "porni".
How do you use "prostitute" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life." In Greek, "prostitute" is πόρνη, εκπορνεύομαι, εκπορνεύω.
Are there other ways to say "prostitute" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "prostitute": πόρνη, εκπορνεύομαι, εκπορνεύω.
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