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How do you say "bakery" in Greek?

φούρνος

fournos

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "bakery" is φούρνος.

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Pronunciation

Say 'FUR-nos' with stress on the first syllable. The 'f' sound comes from phi (φ).

Writing and usage

Fournos uses phi (φ) for the 'f' sound. In context, fournos means bakery, though it originally means oven.

Example sentence

Ο φούρνος ήταν κοντά στο σπίτι μου.

The bakery was near my house.

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How to remember φούρνος

Fournos originally meant oven but now often refers to the bakery where bread is baked. The place is named by its main feature.

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Questions about φούρνος

How do you say "bakery" in Greek?

In Greek, "bakery" is φούρνος. It is a noun.

How is φούρνος written in Greek?

Fournos uses phi (φ) for the 'f' sound. In context, fournos means bakery, though it originally means oven.

How is φούρνος used in a sentence?

Use φούρνος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο φούρνος ήταν κοντά στο σπίτι μου. (The bakery was near my house.).

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