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How do you say "builder" in Greek?
ο εργάτης
o ergatis
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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