υποθέτω
ypothéto
To guess in Greek is to say υποθέτω (ypothéto) or εικάζω.
Meaning: to reach an unconfirmed conclusion (verb)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| υποθέτω | ypothéto | |
| εικάζω | eikázo | /iˈka.zo/ |
Both words are used to express reaching an unconfirmed conclusion. You can also use the related noun εικασία when referring to a prediction about the outcome of something.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb υποθέτω is composed of the prefix υπο- (under) and θέτω (to place), literally meaning 'to place under' or 'to posit' a premise.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using υποθέτω to mean 'I guess that…', it is typically followed by the conjunction πως.
How do you pronounce it?
ypothéto
Did you know?
- If a Greek person says είπες το με τη μία, they are telling you that you guessed the right answer on the very first try.
- If you are making a guess in a game or a quiz, you might use the word μαντέψω, which is a much more common, everyday way to say 'to guess' than εικάζω.
- The word εικασία for 'guess' is closely linked to the Greek word for 'image' or 'icon', as guessing was historically viewed as creating a mental image of a truth.
Examples in context
- Υποθέτω πως μιλάνε Γαλλικά.I guess they speak French.This is useful for expressing a guess about a language being spoken using υποθέτω.Tatoeba #5639518 by Zeus, translation #2330094 by CK
- Υποθέτω πως είσαι καλύτερη απ' τον Τομ.I guess you're better than Tom.This is useful for expressing a guess about a comparison using υποθέτω.Tatoeba #5636550 by Zeus, translation #5633171 by CK
- Υποθέτω πως θα βρέξει αργότερα.Ypotheto pos tha vrexei argotera.I guess it will rain later.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are discussing a missing book.
- Κώστας KostasΠού είναι το βιβλίο μου;Poú eínai to vivlío mou?Where is my book?
- Μαρία MariaΥποθέτω πως το άφησες στο γραφείο.Ypothéto pos to áfises sto grafeío.I guess you left it in the office.
- Κώστας KostasΈχεις δίκιο, εκεί το ξέχασα!Écheis díkio, ekéí to xéchasa!You're right, I forgot it there!
- Μαρία MariaΕίμαι πάντα σωστή.Eímai pánta sostí.I am always right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guess” translations and entries υποθέτω, εικάζω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
