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How do you say "black pepper" in Greek?
το μαύρο πιπέρι
to mavro piperi
In Greek, "black pepper" is το μαύρο πιπέρι.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to MAV-ro pi-PE-ri' with stress on first syllable of first word, third of second.
Writing and usage
Mavro uses mu (μ), alpha (α), beta (β), rho (ρ), omicron (ο). Piperi uses pi (π), iota (ι), pi, epsilon (ε), rho (ρ), iota.
Example sentence
Το μαύρο πιπέρι ήταν διάσημο και ακριβό.
The black pepper was famous and expensive.
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How to remember το μαύρο πιπέρι
Mavro means black, and piperi means pepper. Black pepper was a luxury spice in ancient times, highly valued.
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Questions about το μαύρο πιπέρι
How do you say "black pepper" in Greek?
In Greek, "black pepper" is το μαύρο πιπέρι. It is a noun.
How is το μαύρο πιπέρι written in Greek?
Mavro uses mu (μ), alpha (α), beta (β), rho (ρ), omicron (ο). Piperi uses pi (π), iota (ι), pi, epsilon (ε), rho (ρ), iota.
How is το μαύρο πιπέρι used in a sentence?
Use το μαύρο πιπέρι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το μαύρο πιπέρι ήταν διάσημο και ακριβό. (The black pepper was famous and expensive.).
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