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How do you say "brown" in Greek?
καφέ
kafe
In Greek, "brown" is καφέ.
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Pronunciation
Say kah-FEH with stress on the last syllable. The kappa (κ) is hard 'k', and the alpha (α) is 'ah'.
Writing and usage
Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Alpha (α) is 'ah'. Phi (φ) is 'f'. Epsilon (ε) is 'eh'. Accent on the final epsilon (ε).
Example sentence
Αυτη το παπούτσι είναι καφέ.
This shoe is brown.
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How to remember καφέ
Brown is the color of coffee. The word comes from the Arabic word for coffee.
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Questions about καφέ
How do you say "brown" in Greek?
In Greek, "brown" is καφέ. It is a noun.
How is καφέ written in Greek?
Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Alpha (α) is 'ah'. Phi (φ) is 'f'. Epsilon (ε) is 'eh'. Accent on the final epsilon (ε).
How is καφέ used in a sentence?
Use καφέ as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτη το παπούτσι είναι καφέ. (This shoe is brown.).
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