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How do you say "butcher" in Greek?
ο χασάπης
o hasapis
In Greek, "butcher" is ο χασάπης.
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Pronunciation
Say o hah-SAH-pees with stress on the second syllable. The chi (χ) is a soft 'kh', and the alpha (α) is 'ah'.
Writing and usage
Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Alpha (α) appears three times. Sigma (σ) appears twice. Pi (π) is hard 'p'.
Example sentence
Ο χασάπης κόβει το κρέας.
The butcher cuts the meat.
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How to remember ο χασάπης
Butchers cut meat with sharp tools. The word relates to cutting and cleaving.
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Questions about ο χασάπης
How do you say "butcher" in Greek?
In Greek, "butcher" is ο χασάπης. It is a noun.
How is ο χασάπης written in Greek?
Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Alpha (α) appears three times. Sigma (σ) appears twice. Pi (π) is hard 'p'.
How is ο χασάπης used in a sentence?
Use ο χασάπης as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο χασάπης κόβει το κρέας. (The butcher cuts the meat.).
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