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How do you say "bone" in Greek?
το κόκκαλο
to kokalo
In Greek, "bone" is το κόκκαλο.
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Pronunciation
Say 'toh KOH-kah-loh' with stress on the first syllable. Each syllable is clear and separate.
Writing and usage
Kokkalo has double kappa (κκ) in the middle which Greek uses for a stronger consonant sound. Three 'o' vowels total.
Example sentence
Το κόκκαλο είναι σκληρό.
The bone is hard.
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How to remember το κόκκαλο
Kokkalo - the double 'k' makes it sound sturdy and hard, just like a bone is hard and sturdy.
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Questions about το κόκκαλο
How do you say "bone" in Greek?
In Greek, "bone" is το κόκκαλο. It is a noun.
How is το κόκκαλο written in Greek?
Kokkalo has double kappa (κκ) in the middle which Greek uses for a stronger consonant sound. Three 'o' vowels total.
How is το κόκκαλο used in a sentence?
Use το κόκκαλο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κόκκαλο είναι σκληρό. (The bone is hard.).
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