How do you say "blink" in Greek?

ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου

anoigokleino ta matia moy

Verb Noun

In Greek, "blink" is ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου (anoigokleino ta matia moy).

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Pronunciation

The transliteration "anoigokleino ta matia moy" is spoken with the 7th syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.

Grammar notes

ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Το έντονο φως τον έκανε να ανοιγοκλείσει τα μάτια του.

To entono fos ton ekane na anoigokleisei ta matia toy.

The bright light made him blink.

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How to remember ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου

Notice how 'ano' sits inside 'anoigokleino ta matia moy' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'blink' happening right as you say it.

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Questions about ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου

How do you pronounce ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου?

The transliteration "anoigokleino ta matia moy" is spoken with the 7th syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.

Is ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου formal or casual?

ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου used in Greek?

ανοιγοκλείνω τα μάτια μου is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Το έντονο φως τον έκανε να ανοιγοκλείσει τα μάτια του. (The bright light made him blink.).

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