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How do you say "cheap" in Greek?
φτηνός
ftinos
In Greek, "cheap" is φτηνός.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced FTEE-nos with stress on the first syllable. The phi (φ) sounds like 'f', and the theta (θ) would normally sound like 'th', but it's silent here.
Writing and usage
Phi (φ) is the Greek 'f' sound. Tau (τ) is a hard 't'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Only six Greek letters make this word.
Example sentence
Αυτο δεν είναι ακριβό, είναι φτηνό.
This is not expensive, it is cheap.
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How to remember φτηνός
Cheap and chipped things go together. Something cheap might chip or break easily.
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Questions about φτηνός
How do you say "cheap" in Greek?
In Greek, "cheap" is φτηνός. It is a noun.
How is φτηνός written in Greek?
Phi (φ) is the Greek 'f' sound. Tau (τ) is a hard 't'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Only six Greek letters make this word.
How is φτηνός used in a sentence?
Use φτηνός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο δεν είναι ακριβό, είναι φτηνό. (This is not expensive, it is cheap.).
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