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How do you say "candle" in Greek?
το κερί
to keri
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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