μεθυσμένος
methysménos/me.θiˈzme.nos/masculine
The English phrase drunk is translated into Greek as μεθυσμένος (methysménos). If unsure, use μεθυσμένος. Wiktionary also lists πιωμένος (pioménos) and σουρωμένος (souroménos).
Meaning: intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol (adj)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| μεθυσμένος | methysménos | /me.θiˈzme.nos/ | masculine |
| πιωμένος | pioménos | masculine | |
| σουρωμένος | souroménos | masculine |
These terms are used to describe someone who is intoxicated after consuming too much alcohol.
Which one should you use?
μεθυσμένος is the standard way to say someone is drunk. πιωμένος is also used to mean drunk. σουρωμένος is a slang term used to describe someone who is very drunk, often implying they are completely wasted or sloppy.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective μεθυσμένος must agree with the gender of the person being described. For a female, use μεθυσμένη and for a neuter noun, use μεθυσμένο.
How do you pronounce it?
methysménos (/me.θiˈzme.nos/). It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word for intoxication is closely linked to the root found in 'methamphetamine', as both derive from the Greek word for wine or intoxication.
- The slang term σουρωμένος literally translates to 'being strained' or 'having been sieved', like tea through a strainer.
- In Ancient Greek, the root of μεθάω was used to describe the intoxicating effect of wine, a concept preserved in the modern form.
Examples in context
- Ο Τομ είναι μεθυσμένοςTom is drunk.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom is drunk using μεθυσμένος.Tatoeba #4265930 by dora98, translation #2236670 by CK
- Είμαι πολύ μεθυσμένος τώρα.I'm pretty drunk right now.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are currently feeling quite drunk using μεθυσμένος.Tatoeba #7783680 by eypros, translation #7783601 by CK
- Αυτός ο άνθρωπος είναι πιωμένος.That person is drunk.This sentence is useful for identifying that a person is drunk using πιωμένος.Tatoeba #4346962 by glavkos, translation #6157150 by amoeba
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Example conversation
At a party, Anastasia is checking on her friend Dimitris.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔημήτρη, είσαι καλά;Dimitri, eisai kala;Dimitris, are you okay?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΌχι, είμαι πολύ μεθυσμένος.Ochi, eimai poly methysmenos.No, I am very drunk.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠρέπει να ξαπλώσεις λίγο.Prepei na xaplosis ligo.You need to lie down for a bit.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Αναστασία.Efcharisto, Anastasia.Thank you, Anastasia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drunk” translations and entries μεθυσμένος, πιωμένος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries μεθυσμένος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
