"Λέγεται ότι ο πατέρας του φοράει καπέλο."

Translation: It is said that his father wears a hat.

[Goren17]

Such vicious rumors!

[ZoranMudronja]

Can λέγεται carry the same meaning as "rumor has it"?

[jaye16]

Yes, it certainly can. Just as "they say" in English."

[ZoranMudronja]

Oh, thank you very much! :-)

[jaye16]

:-)

[cparticle]

"They say that his father wears a hat" this should be accepted as its a proper English sentence and "they say" is offered as a hint.

[jaye16]

Of course. I've just added it. Sorry and many thanks for letting us know.

[ll4xYPMt]

Why not His father is said to be wearing a hat?

[NathanFox94300]

This syntax is very English!