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How do you say "ambulance" in Greek?
το ασθενοφόρο
to asthenoforo
In Greek, "ambulance" is το ασθενοφόρο.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to as-the-NO-fo-ro' with stress on the third syllable. Astheno comes from asthenes, weak, and foro means to carry.
Writing and usage
Asthenoforo is a Greek compound word combining asthenes (weak/sick person) and foro (carrying). The accent sits on the third vowel.
Example sentence
Το ασθενοφόρο έφθασε πολύ γρήγορα.
The ambulance arrived very quickly.
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How to remember το ασθενοφόρο
Asthenoforo literally means 'sick-carrier'. The two Greek roots tell exactly what an ambulance does.
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Questions about το ασθενοφόρο
How do you say "ambulance" in Greek?
In Greek, "ambulance" is το ασθενοφόρο. It is a noun.
How is το ασθενοφόρο written in Greek?
Asthenoforo is a Greek compound word combining asthenes (weak/sick person) and foro (carrying). The accent sits on the third vowel.
How is το ασθενοφόρο used in a sentence?
Use το ασθενοφόρο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το ασθενοφόρο έφθασε πολύ γρήγορα. (The ambulance arrived very quickly.).
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