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How do you say "canopy" in Greek?
το σκίαστρο
to skiastro
In Greek, "canopy" is το σκίαστρο.
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Pronunciation
Stress the second syllable: skee-AHS-tro. The first syllable is quick, the final 'o' is light.
Writing and usage
Skiastro combines skiasso (to shade) with suffix tro. A shading structure.
Example sentence
Κάθεται κάτω από το σκίαστρο.
He sat under the canopy.
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How to remember το σκίαστρο
Canopies provide shade. A skiastro is a roof or shade structure.
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Questions about το σκίαστρο
How do you say "canopy" in Greek?
In Greek, "canopy" is το σκίαστρο. It is a noun.
How is το σκίαστρο written in Greek?
Skiastro combines skiasso (to shade) with suffix tro. A shading structure.
How is το σκίαστρο used in a sentence?
Use το σκίαστρο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Κάθεται κάτω από το σκίαστρο. (He sat under the canopy.).
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