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How do you say "asparagus" in Greek?

το σπαράγγι

to sparanghi

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In Greek, "asparagus" is το σπαράγγι.

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Pronunciation

Say spah-RAHN-ghee with stress on the second syllable, the gh sound from gamma.

Writing and usage

Uses sigma (σ), pi (π), alpha (α), rho (ρ), alpha (α), nu (ν), gamma (γ), chi (χ), iota (ι).

Example sentence

Το σπαράγγι είναι πράσινο.

The asparagus is green.

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How to remember το σπαράγγι

Sparangi has a springy, vegetable-garden quality. Spara- sounds like something sprouting.

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Questions about το σπαράγγι

How do you say "asparagus" in Greek?

In Greek, "asparagus" is το σπαράγγι. It is a noun.

How is το σπαράγγι written in Greek?

Uses sigma (σ), pi (π), alpha (α), rho (ρ), alpha (α), nu (ν), gamma (γ), chi (χ), iota (ι).

How is το σπαράγγι used in a sentence?

Use το σπαράγγι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το σπαράγγι είναι πράσινο. (The asparagus is green.).

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