υποκριτής
ypokritísmasculine
The English word 'hypocrite' is υποκριτής (ypokritís) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists υποκρίτρια (ypokrítria) and φαρισαίος (farisaíos).
Meaning: person practising hypocrisy (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| υποκριτής | ypokritís | masculine |
| υποκρίτρια | ypokrítria | feminine |
| φαρισαίος | farisaíos | masculine |
| φαρισαία | farisaía | feminine |
A hypocrite is a person practicing hypocrisy. Calling someone Υποκριτής! or Υποκρίτρια! is a direct and strong insult used to call out someone's lack of sincerity.
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form υποκριτής for a man and the feminine form υποκρίτρια for a woman. While υποκριτής is a general term for a hypocrite, φαρισαίος (masculine) and φαρισαία (feminine) specifically refer to a Pharisee, often used to imply a hypocrite with religious or moral pretension.
How do you pronounce it?
ypokritís
Did you know?
- The word υποκριτής originally referred to an actor on a stage rather than a person who is dishonest.
- Ancient Greek theater actors were called υποκριτής because they were the ones who voiced the dialogue in response to the chorus.
- Because φαρισαίος is so strongly linked to the Bible, using it in a secular argument can make the speaker sound like they are quoting scripture.
Examples in context
- Υποκρίτρια!You hypocrite!This sentence is useful for calling out a woman as a hypocrite using υποκρίτρια.Tatoeba #5443967 by Zeus, translation #2936461 by AlanF_US
- Μην πιστεύεις αυτόν τον άντρα, είναι ένας υποκριτής.Don't trust that man, he is a hypocrite.
- Υποκριτής είναι αυτός που κρίνει άλλους χωρίς να κρίνει τον εαυτό του.A hypocrite is one who judges others without judging themselves.
- Είναι ένας μεγάλος υποκριτής.Eínai enas megálos ypokritís.He is a big hypocrite.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΟ Γιάννης λέει ότι αγαπάει τη φύση.O Giannis lei oti agapai ti fysii.Giannis says that he loves nature.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑλλά ρίχνει σκουπίδια παντού!Alla rikhnei skoupidia pantou!But he throws trash everywhere!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δίκιο, είναι ένας υποκριτής.Echeis dikio, einai enas hypokritis.You are right, he is a hypocrite.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΑκριβώς αυτό είναι το πρόβλημα.Akrivos auto einai to provlima.That is exactly the problem.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hypocrite” translations and entries υποκριτής, υποκρίτρια, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υποκριτής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
