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How do you say "ambulance" in Greek?

το ασθενοφόρο

to asthenoforo

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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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