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How do you say "builder" in Greek?

ο εργάτης

o ergatis

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In Greek, "builder" is ο εργάτης.

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Pronunciation

Stress the first syllable: ER-ga-tees. The gamma here softens to a 'g' sound.

Writing and usage

The word ends in 'ης' (eta-sigma), a common masculine ending in Greek. Ergon means work or labour in Greek and English roots.

Example sentence

Ο εργάτης χτίζει το σπίτι.

The builder is building the house.

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How to remember ο εργάτης

Ergonomic and energy both come from ergon (work). The builder is an ergon-worker, someone engaged in labour.

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Questions about ο εργάτης

How do you say "builder" in Greek?

In Greek, "builder" is ο εργάτης. It is a noun.

How is ο εργάτης written in Greek?

The word ends in 'ης' (eta-sigma), a common masculine ending in Greek. Ergon means work or labour in Greek and English roots.

How is ο εργάτης used in a sentence?

Use ο εργάτης as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο εργάτης χτίζει το σπίτι. (The builder is building the house.).

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