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How do you say "candle" in Greek?

το κερί

to keri

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In Greek, "candle" is το κερί.

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Pronunciation

Say to KEH-ree with stress on the first syllable. Kappa (κ) is like 'k', epsilon is 'eh'.

Writing and usage

Kappa (κ) and epsilon (ε) and rho (ρ) and iota (ι) form a simple four-letter word. No accent means it's a common word.

Example sentence

Άναψα ένα κερί στο σπίτι.

I lit a candle in the house.

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How to remember το κερί

Keri is a simple, common word. It might remind you of 'care' as in caring for a candle's flame.

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Questions about το κερί

How do you say "candle" in Greek?

In Greek, "candle" is το κερί. It is a noun.

How is το κερί written in Greek?

Kappa (κ) and epsilon (ε) and rho (ρ) and iota (ι) form a simple four-letter word. No accent means it's a common word.

How is το κερί used in a sentence?

Use το κερί as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Άναψα ένα κερί στο σπίτι. (I lit a candle in the house.).

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