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How do you say "crate" in Greek?
το κιβώτιο
to kivotio
In Greek, "crate" is το κιβώτιο.
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Pronunciation
Say 'toh kee-VOH-tee-oh' with stress on the second syllable. Four syllables, pronounced clearly and evenly.
Writing and usage
Kivoitio uses iota (ι) twice and omicron (ο) twice. The ending 'io' is common for neuter nouns in Greek.
Example sentence
Το κιβώτιο είναι ξύλινο.
The crate is wooden.
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How to remember το κιβώτιο
Kivoitio - a crate is like a big 'box' in English, and 'kivo' in Greek relates to a small container.
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Questions about το κιβώτιο
How do you say "crate" in Greek?
In Greek, "crate" is το κιβώτιο. It is a noun.
How is το κιβώτιο written in Greek?
Kivoitio uses iota (ι) twice and omicron (ο) twice. The ending 'io' is common for neuter nouns in Greek.
How is το κιβώτιο used in a sentence?
Use το κιβώτιο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κιβώτιο είναι ξύλινο. (The crate is wooden.).
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