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How do you say "bucket" in Greek?
ο κουβάς
o kuvas
In Greek, "bucket" is ο κουβάς.
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Pronunciation
Say 'oh koo-VAHS' with stress on the second syllable. The 'oo' comes from upsilon (υ), which sounds like 'u'.
Writing and usage
Kuvas uses kappa (κ), upsilon (υ), and sigma (σ) at the end. Upsilon (υ) sometimes looks like 'u' even though it's a Greek letter.
Example sentence
Ο κουβάς είναι κόκκινος.
The bucket is red.
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How to remember ο κουβάς
Kuvas - think of a bucket that 'holds' things - the 'u' shape is like a bucket's U-shaped handle.
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Questions about ο κουβάς
How do you say "bucket" in Greek?
In Greek, "bucket" is ο κουβάς. It is a noun.
How is ο κουβάς written in Greek?
Kuvas uses kappa (κ), upsilon (υ), and sigma (σ) at the end. Upsilon (υ) sometimes looks like 'u' even though it's a Greek letter.
How is ο κουβάς used in a sentence?
Use ο κουβάς as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο κουβάς είναι κόκκινος. (The bucket is red.).
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