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How do you say "bake" in Greek?
ψήνω
psino
In Greek, "bake" is ψήνω (psino).
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Pronunciation
Break "psino" down slowly and you'll notice the first syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
ψήνω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Ψήνουν ψωμί τις Κυριακές.
Psinoyn psomi tis Kuriakes.
They bake bread on Sundays.
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How to remember ψήνω
The middle of 'psino' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'psi' — tie it to an image of 'bake' and the pair will resurface together.
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- jump πηδάω
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- swim κολυμπάω
- fall πέφτω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
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Questions about ψήνω
How do you pronounce ψήνω?
Break "psino" down slowly and you'll notice the first syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is ψήνω formal or casual?
ψήνω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ψήνω used in Greek?
ψήνω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Ψήνουν ψωμί τις Κυριακές. (They bake bread on Sundays.).
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"Bake" in other languages
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