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How do you say "city" in Greek?
η πόλη
i poli
In Greek, "city" is η πόλη.
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Pronunciation
Say 'i PO-li' with stress on the first syllable. The 'p' sound comes from pi (π).
Writing and usage
Poli uses pi (π) and is an ancient Greek word still used today. The accent mark shows stress on the first vowel.
Example sentence
Η πόλη ήταν διάσημη και ιστορική.
The city was famous and historic.
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How to remember η πόλη
Poli appears in 'metropolis', literally 'mother city'. Many English words use poli to mean city or political structure.
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Questions about η πόλη
How do you say "city" in Greek?
In Greek, "city" is η πόλη. It is a noun.
How is η πόλη written in Greek?
Poli uses pi (π) and is an ancient Greek word still used today. The accent mark shows stress on the first vowel.
How is η πόλη used in a sentence?
Use η πόλη as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η πόλη ήταν διάσημη και ιστορική. (The city was famous and historic.).
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