τσούζω (tsoúzo)

English: sting

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeverb
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About τσούζω

As a verb, τσούζω is in the Present tense, in the Indicative mood, and the Passive voice. Learning to use this verb in various contexts will enhance your fluency.

Pronunciation

Hyphenation: τσού‧ζω

Definitions & Examples

  • verb:
    to sting, to smart (to cause or be the site of sharp pain)
    Examples:
    • Τσούζουν τα μάτια μου. (Tsoúzoun ta mátia mou.) — My eyes are stinging.
  • verb:
    (figuratively) to sting (to cause a sharp emotional pain)

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Derived Terms

  • τσούξιμο (tsoúximo)"Grek"
  • τσουχτερός (tsouchterós)"Grek"
  • τσούχτρα (tsoúchtra)"Grek"