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How do you say "can you explain this" in Greek?

Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό

Boreite na to exigisete auto

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In Greek, "can you explain this" is Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό (Boreite na to exigisete auto).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "Boreite na to exigisete auto", keeping the 12th syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

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How to remember Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό

The Greek for 'can you explain this' starts with 'bo' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'can you explain this' and it should stick.

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Questions about Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό

How do you pronounce Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό?

Speak it as "Boreite na to exigisete auto", keeping the 12th syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό formal or casual?

Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό used in Greek?

Μπορείτε να το εξηγήσετε αυτό is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you explain this).

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