άρρωστος
Lemma: άρρωστος
Translation: sick; ill; unwell (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄρρωστος (árrōstos), from ἀ- (a-, 'not') + ῥώννυμι (rhṓnnumi, 'to strengthen')
Mnemonics
- Think of 'a-robust' (not robust/strong)
- The double 'rr' suggests someone shivering with illness
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in everyday conversation. Greeks often express concern about illness and health quite openly.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: Common misspelling with one 'ρ' instead of two
This word:
Είμαι άρρωστος.
I am sick.
Notes: The correct spelling always uses two 'ρ's (άρρωστος)
Mnemonic: Remember: two 'ρ's for being really sick!