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surprise in Greek

surprise in Greek is έκπληξη, ξάφνιασμα, αιφνίδιος — surprise means something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.

surprise in Greek

έκπληξη
noun
Pronounced: ekplixi
Something unexpected.
ξάφνιασμα
noun
Pronounced: xafniasma
Something unexpected.
έκπληξη
noun
Pronounced: ekplixi
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
αιφνίδιος
noun
Pronounced: aifnidios
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
ξάφνιασμα
noun
Pronounced: xafniasma
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
ξαφνικός
noun
Pronounced: xafnikos
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.
εκπλήσσω
verb
Pronounced: ekplisso
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
αιφνιδιάζω
verb
Pronounced: aifnidiazo
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
ξαφνιάζω
verb
Pronounced: xafniazo
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
αιφνιδιάζω
verb
Pronounced: aifnidiazo
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.
κάνω έκπληξη
verb
Pronounced: kano ekplixi
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

What does "surprise" mean?

  1. noun Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
    "The party was a total surprise to her."
  2. verb To cause someone to feel astonished by something unexpected.
    "The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre."
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surprise in a sentence

  • The party was a total surprise to her.
  • He couldn't hide his surprise at the news.
  • The twist ending surprised everyone in the theatre.
  • She surprised her parents by visiting unannounced.

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What is "surprise" in Greek?

"surprise" in Greek is έκπληξη, ξάφνιασμα, αιφνίδιος. surprise means: Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.

How do you pronounce έκπληξη?

"surprise" in Greek is έκπληξη, pronounced "ekplixi".

How do you use "surprise" in a sentence?

Example: "The party was a total surprise to her." In Greek, "surprise" is έκπληξη, ξάφνιασμα, αιφνίδιος.

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

Yes — Greek has 8 translations listed for "surprise": έκπληξη, ξάφνιασμα, αιφνίδιος, ξαφνικός, εκπλήσσω, αιφνιδιάζω.

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