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How do you say "cello" in Greek?
το βιολοντσέλο
to violontselo
In Greek, "cello" is το βιολοντσέλο (to violontselo).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "to violontselo", making sure "ntse" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
το βιολοντσέλο is neuter. Its plural is τσέλο.
Example sentence
Το τσέλο έχει βαθύ, ζεστό ήχο.
To tselo echei vathy, zesto icho.
The cello has a deep, warm sound.
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How to remember το βιολοντσέλο
Hold onto the "ntse" sound like a small hook and hang the image of το βιολοντσέλο on it.
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Questions about το βιολοντσέλο
How do you pronounce το βιολοντσέλο?
Pronounce it "to violontselo", making sure "ntse" gets the stronger beat.
Is το βιολοντσέλο masculine or feminine?
το βιολοντσέλο is neuter. το βιολοντσέλο is neuter. Its plural is τσέλο.
How is το βιολοντσέλο used in Greek?
το βιολοντσέλο is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το τσέλο έχει βαθύ, ζεστό ήχο. (The cello has a deep, warm sound.).
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