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How do you say "ceiling" in Greek?
το ταβάνι
to tavani
In Greek, "ceiling" is το ταβάνι.
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Pronunciation
Stress the second syllable: tah-VAH-nee. The 'α' is open, the final 'i' is long.
Writing and usage
Tavani uses 'ν' and ends in neuter 'ι'. The word is simple and straightforward.
Example sentence
Το ταβάνι ήταν λευκό.
The ceiling was white.
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How to remember το ταβάνι
Ceiling is overhead. A tavani is what you see when you look up.
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- Saturday το Σάββατο to savato
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Questions about το ταβάνι
How do you say "ceiling" in Greek?
In Greek, "ceiling" is το ταβάνι. It is a noun.
How is το ταβάνι written in Greek?
Tavani uses 'ν' and ends in neuter 'ι'. The word is simple and straightforward.
How is το ταβάνι used in a sentence?
Use το ταβάνι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το ταβάνι ήταν λευκό. (The ceiling was white.).
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