How do you say "be quiet" in Greek?

Κάνε ησυχία

Kane isuchia

Phrase Noun

In Greek, "be quiet" is Κάνε ησυχία (Kane isuchia).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "Kane isuchia", keeping the fifth syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

Κάνε ησυχία is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

be quiet

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How to remember Κάνε ησυχία

Say 'ka' out loud a couple of times before adding the rest of 'Kane isuchia' — that fragment alone can trigger the whole word later.

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Questions about Κάνε ησυχία

How do you pronounce Κάνε ησυχία?

Speak it as "Kane isuchia", keeping the fifth syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is Κάνε ησυχία formal or casual?

Κάνε ησυχία is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Κάνε ησυχία used in Greek?

Κάνε ησυχία is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (be quiet).

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