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How do you say "checkpoint" in Greek?
το σημείο ελέγχου
to simeio elegchoy
In Greek, "checkpoint" is το σημείο ελέγχου (to simeio elegchoy).
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Pronunciation
You can approximate it with "to simeio elegchoy", keeping the weight on "le" instead of spreading it evenly.
Grammar notes
το σημείο ελέγχου is neuter. Its plural is σημεία ελέγχου.
Example sentence
Φρουροί στέκονταν στο σημείο ελέγχου.
Froyroi stekontan sto simeio elegchoy.
Guards stood at the checkpoint.
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How to remember το σημείο ελέγχου
Picture "le" and link it to το σημείο ελέγχου; that little sound clue will pull the meaning back when you need it.
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Questions about το σημείο ελέγχου
How do you pronounce το σημείο ελέγχου?
You can approximate it with "to simeio elegchoy", keeping the weight on "le" instead of spreading it evenly.
Is το σημείο ελέγχου masculine or feminine?
το σημείο ελέγχου is neuter. το σημείο ελέγχου is neuter. Its plural is σημεία ελέγχου.
How is το σημείο ελέγχου used in Greek?
το σημείο ελέγχου is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Φρουροί στέκονταν στο σημείο ελέγχου. (Guards stood at the checkpoint.).
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