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How do you say "customs" in Greek?

τα τελωνεία

ta teloneia

Noun Neuter

In Greek, "customs" is τα τελωνεία (ta teloneia).

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Pronunciation

In plain English spelling that's "ta teloneia", stressed mainly on "lo".

Grammar notes

τα τελωνεία is neuter. Its plural is Το τελωνείο.

Example sentence

Περάσαμε από το τελωνείο στο αεροδρόμιο.

Perasame apo to teloneio sto aerodromio.

We passed through customs at the airport.

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How to remember τα τελωνεία

Say "ta teloneia" like a little chant and let τα τελωνεία be the picture that pops up each time.

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Questions about τα τελωνεία

How do you pronounce τα τελωνεία?

In plain English spelling that's "ta teloneia", stressed mainly on "lo".

Is τα τελωνεία masculine or feminine?

τα τελωνεία is neuter. τα τελωνεία is neuter. Its plural is Το τελωνείο.

How is τα τελωνεία used in Greek?

τα τελωνεία is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Περάσαμε από το τελωνείο στο αεροδρόμιο. (We passed through customs at the airport.).

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