Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "cry" in Greek?
κλαίω
klaio
In Greek, "cry" is κλαίω (klaio).
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Pronunciation
The word reads phonetically as "klaio", and the stress falls comfortably on "klaio".
Grammar notes
κλαίω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το μωρό άρχισε να κλαίει.
To moro archise na klaiei.
The baby began to cry.
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How to remember κλαίω
Try associating the "klaio" chunk with a quick snapshot of κλαίω in action.
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- swim κολυμπάω
- fall πέφτω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
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Questions about κλαίω
How do you pronounce κλαίω?
The word reads phonetically as "klaio", and the stress falls comfortably on "klaio".
Is κλαίω formal or casual?
κλαίω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is κλαίω used in Greek?
κλαίω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Το μωρό άρχισε να κλαίει. (The baby began to cry.).
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