Adjectives Like Ζηλιάρης

Level 4Sounds Like ēs -a -iko

Some adjectives use a three-gender set such as ζηλιάρης, ζηλιάρα and ζηλιάρικο.

How It Works

Some adjectives use a three-gender set such as ζηλιάρης, ζηλιάρα and ζηλιάρικο.

The class is often used for characteristics, and connotation depends on the word. Its neuter does not follow mechanically from an -ος adjective pattern; learn the full gender set.

GreekMeaning
ζηλιάρης φίλοςa jealous male friend
ζηλιάρα φίληa jealous female friend
ζηλιάρικο παιδίa jealous child

Examples (3)

  1. ζηλιάρης φίλος

    a jealous male friend

  2. ζηλιάρα φίλη

    a jealous female friend

  3. ζηλιάρικο παιδί

    a jealous child

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Adjectives Like ΖηλιάρηςLevel 4

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