έγινε έξαλλος

Translations

• became furious
• flew into a rage

Forms

Usage Notes

Usually used with γίνομαι in past tense to describe someone becoming angry

Etymology

From έξω (outside) + άλλος (other), literally meaning 'outside oneself'

Cultural Context

Common expression in both literary and spoken Greek to express extreme anger

• Think of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and getting so angry you're 'out of yourself'