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How do you say "black" in Greek?
μάυρο
mavro
In Greek, "black" is μάυρο.
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Pronunciation
Say MAHV-ro with stress on the first syllable. The mu (μ) sounds like 'm', and the alpha (α) is 'ah'.
Writing and usage
Mu (μ) is 'm'. Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) is 'ah'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'ee' when before another vowel. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.
Example sentence
Αυτο το ρούχο είναι μαύρο.
This clothing is black.
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How to remember μάυρο
Black is the darkest color. The Greek root relates to darkness.
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Questions about μάυρο
How do you say "black" in Greek?
In Greek, "black" is μάυρο. It is a noun.
How is μάυρο written in Greek?
Mu (μ) is 'm'. Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) is 'ah'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'ee' when before another vowel. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.
How is μάυρο used in a sentence?
Use μάυρο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το ρούχο είναι μαύρο. (This clothing is black.).
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