Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| έξαλλος | éxallos | |
| εξοργισμένος | exorgisménos | /e.ksoɾ.ʝiˈzme.nos/ |
| τρελός | trelós | /tɾeˈlos/ |
The term for mad in Greek can vary depending on the specific type of anger or intensity being described. While τρελός is a common way to express being mad, implying a loss of control, έξαλλος is used to describe someone who is out of their mind with a specific, intense and often sudden burst of rage or excitement.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ in their intensity and tone. εξοργισμένος is used when you want to express a high degree of anger or being 'furious', whereas τρελός is more colloquial and can imply a loss of control. έξαλλος describes a person in the midst of a sudden, intense burst of rage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective εξοργισμένος must change its ending based on the subject: use εξοργισμένη when describing a female subject and εξοργισμένα when describing a neuter noun or a collective group of things.
How do you pronounce it?
trelós is pronounced /tɾeˈlos/.
Did you know?
- In Greek chess, the bishop is called τρελός, which literally translates to 'madman'.
- The word εξοργισμένος shares a linguistic root with the concept of an 'exorcism', implying a feeling of being driven by an external force.
- While τρελός usually means 'mad' or 'crazy', it is also frequently used as a compliment to describe someone as 'amazing' or 'cool'.
Examples in context
- Ο ασθενής φαινόταν θυμωμένος με την καθυστέρηση.The patient appeared mad with the delay.
- Η απόφαση του δικαστηρίου τους έκανε εξοργισμένους.The court decision made them mad.
- Οι πολίτες είναι αγανακτησμένοι με την πολιτική ανικανότητα.Citizens are mad about political incompetence.
- Τον έκανα παραξενεμένο με το αίτημά μου.I made him mad with my request.
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are discussing a broken vase.
- Νίκος NikosΕλένη, σπάνε το andαμιντικό μου βάζο!Eleni, spane to andaminthiko mou vazo!Eleni, you broke my favorite vase!
- Ελένη EleniΣυγγνώμη, Νίκο, έγινε κατά λάθος.Sygnomi, Niko, egine kata lathos.Sorry, Nikos, it happened by mistake.
- Νίκος NikosΕίμαι τρελός που το έκανες αυτό!Eimai trelos pou to ekanes afto!I am mad that you did this!
- Ελένη EleniΘα αγοράσω ένα καινούργιο αύριο.Tha agoraso ena kainourgio avrio.I will buy a new one tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mad” translations and entries έξαλλος, εξοργισμένος, τρελός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries τρελός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
