παράξενος
paráxenos/paˈɾaksenos/masculine
The English phrase "weirdo" can be translated into Greek as παράξενος (paráxenos).
In Greek, παράξενος is primarily an adjective meaning "strange" or "unusual." While it is used to refer to a "weirdo," it functions by describing a person as being strange.
Meaning: strange person (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word παράξενος is an adjective. To refer to a "weirdo" in Greek, you are describing a person who is παράξενος.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender of the person being described: use παράξενος for masculine, παράξενη for feminine and παράξενο for neuter.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /paˈɾaksenos/ (paráxenos).
Did you know?
- In Greek, the root ξένος is used for both 'stranger' and 'guest'. This means that in the logic of the word παράξενος, a 'weirdo' is essentially someone who behaves like an outsider.
- While παράξενος is a general term, Greeks often use the word τρελός meaning 'crazy' to describe a 'weirdo' in a more affectionate or lighthearted way among friends.
- The word παράξενος contains the root ξένος, which is the same root found in the English word 'xenophobia'.
Examples in context
- Τι περίεργος που είναι αυτός ο τύπος;What a weirdo this guy is!
- Μην τον ακούς, είναι παράξενος.Min ton akous, einai paraxenos.Don't listen to him, he is a weirdo.
Example conversation
Kostas and Anastasia are talking about a new coworker.
- Κώστας KostasΕίδατε τον καινούργιο. Είναι πολύ παράξενος.Eidate ton kainourgio? Einai poly paraksenos.Did you see the new guy? He is such a weirdo.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, αλλά είναι πολύ ευγενικός.Nai, alla einai poly eygenikos.Yes, but he is very polite.
- Κώστας KostasΠεριεργες πράγματα κάνει όλη την ώρα.Perierges pragmata kanei oli tin ora.He does strange things all the time.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑπλώς χρειάζεται χρόνο για να τον γνωρίσεις.Aplos chreiazetai chrono gia na ton gnoriseis.He just needs time for you to get to know him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weirdo” translations and entries παράξενος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries παράξενος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
