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How do you say "basil" in Greek?
ο βασιλικός
o vasilikos
In Greek, "basil" is ο βασιλικός (o vasilikos).
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Pronunciation
Try "o vasilikos" out loud, letting "li" carry most of the emphasis.
Grammar notes
ο βασιλικός is masculine. Its plural is Βασιλικοί.
Example sentence
Συμπλήρωσε την πίτσα με φρέσκο βασιλικό.
Sublirose tin pitsa me fresko vasiliko.
She topped the pizza with fresh basil.
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How to remember ο βασιλικός
Think of "o vasilikos" as sounding a bit like an English word you already know, and tie that image to ο βασιλικός.
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Questions about ο βασιλικός
How do you pronounce ο βασιλικός?
Try "o vasilikos" out loud, letting "li" carry most of the emphasis.
Is ο βασιλικός masculine or feminine?
ο βασιλικός is masculine. ο βασιλικός is masculine. Its plural is Βασιλικοί.
How is ο βασιλικός used in Greek?
ο βασιλικός is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Συμπλήρωσε την πίτσα με φρέσκο βασιλικό. (She topped the pizza with fresh basil.).
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