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συμφορά — meaning in English

symfora

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English meaning

calamity noun A serious event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
distress noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
woe noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.

Senses

συμφορά is used for these senses in English:

calamity An event resulting in great loss.
distress A cause of such discomfort.

distress — full definition

noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
verb To cause someone anxiety, pain, or worry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

αγωνία απελπισία συντριβή κίνδυνος αναστατώνω θλίβω στενοχωρώ κατάσχω ουαί φευ θλίψη