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περίεργος
curious /peˈrirɣos/
adjectiveA2#652 most common
Also: strange, odd
Example sentences
Είμαι περίεργος να μάθω τι θα συμβεί.
I am curious to know what will happen.
Η Μαρία είναι περίεργη για τον κόσμο γύρω της.
Maria is curious about the world around her.
Ο Γιώργος ρώτησε γιατί είμαι περίεργος για το βιβλίο.
George asked why I am curious about the book.
Είναι περίεργος για τις παραδόσεις άλλων χωρών.
He is curious about the traditions of other countries.
Περίεργος όπως είναι, πάντα θέλει να μάθει περισσότερα.
Curious as he is, he always wants to learn more.
Η περίεργη ερώτησή του με έκανε να σκεφτώ.
His curious question made me think.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | περίεργος | περίεργοι |
| Genitive | περίεργου | περίεργων |
| Accusative | περίεργο | περίεργους |
| Vocative | περίεργε | περίεργοι |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word "περίεργος" meaning "curious" is derived from the Ancient Greek "περίεργος," which originally meant "overly careful" or "meddlesome." This word is a compound of "περί" (peri, "around") and "ἔργον" (ergon, "work"), suggesting someone who is overly involved or concerned with matters. Over time, the meaning shifted to denote curiosity or inquisitiveness.
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