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How do you say "change" in Greek?
τα ψιλά
ta psila
In Greek, "change" is τα ψιλά.
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Pronunciation
Say PSEE-lah with stress on the first syllable, the initial ps sound from psi (ψ).
Writing and usage
Starts with psi (ψ) which represents the ps combination. Lamda (λ) provides the l sound. The final alpha (α) marks feminine gender.
Example sentence
Έχω ψιλά στο πορτοφόλι.
I have change in my wallet.
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How to remember τα ψιλά
Psilá comes from the word meaning small or thin. Change coins are often small and light.
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- kimono το κιμονό to kimono
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Questions about τα ψιλά
How do you say "change" in Greek?
In Greek, "change" is τα ψιλά. It is a noun.
How is τα ψιλά written in Greek?
Starts with psi (ψ) which represents the ps combination. Lamda (λ) provides the l sound. The final alpha (α) marks feminine gender.
How is τα ψιλά used in a sentence?
Use τα ψιλά as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Έχω ψιλά στο πορτοφόλι. (I have change in my wallet.).
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