How do you say "build" in Greek?

χτίζω

chtizo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "build" is χτίζω (chtizo).

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Pronunciation

You'll hear this as "chtizo"; aim the stress toward the first syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Grammar notes

χτίζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Θέλουν να χτίσουν ένα δεντρόσπιτο.

Theloyn na chtisoyn ena dentrospito.

They want to build a treehouse.

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How to remember χτίζω

Split 'chtizo' into 'chti' plus the rest; imagining someone mispronouncing 'build' as 'chti...' makes the two words click together.

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Questions about χτίζω

How do you pronounce χτίζω?

You'll hear this as "chtizo"; aim the stress toward the first syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Is χτίζω formal or casual?

χτίζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is χτίζω used in Greek?

χτίζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Θέλουν να χτίσουν ένα δεντρόσπιτο. (They want to build a treehouse.).

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