είσαι χαζός
eísai chazós
In Greek, "you're stupid" is said as είσαι χαζός (eísai chazós).
The phrase is an insulting statement used to tell someone that they lack intelligence.
Which one should you use?
The default form είσαι χαζός is used when addressing a male. To make the insult stronger and more direct, you can use είσαι ηλίθιος, which translates to "you're an idiot".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on who you are addressing. Use είσαι χαζός for a masculine subject and είσαι χαζή when addressing a woman. If you are addressing a group of people or using the formal "you" for a single person, use είστε χαζοί.
How do you pronounce it?
eísai chazós
Did you know?
- The word χαζός actually comes from the Arabic word ḥaẓẓ, meaning 'luck' or 'chance'.
- In certain Greek contexts, using the formal plural είστε χαζοί can actually make an insult feel more biting and sarcastic by creating a mocking distance between the speaker and the listener.
- While χαζός can be a harsh insult, it is often used affectionately between friends or toward children as 'silly'.
Examples in context
- Είσαι βλάκας.You're a fool.
- Είσαι ηλίθιος.You're an idiot.
- Είσαι χαζός και το ξέρεις.Eisai hazos kai to xereis.You're stupid and you know it.
- Μην μου λες ότι είσαι χαζός.Min mou les óti eisai hazos.Don't tell me that you're stupid.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries χαζός, CC BY-SA 4.0.
