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How do you say "dark" in Greek?
σκοτεινός
skotinos
In Greek, "dark" is σκοτεινός.
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Pronunciation
Say sko-tee-NOS with stress on the last syllable. The sigma (σ) is hard 's', and the kappa (κ) is hard 'k'.
Writing and usage
Sigma (σ) at the start. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Example sentence
Το δωμάτιο είναι σκοτεινό.
The room is dark.
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How to remember σκοτεινός
Dark places block light. The Greek root relates to shadow and obscurity.
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Questions about σκοτεινός
How do you say "dark" in Greek?
In Greek, "dark" is σκοτεινός. It is a noun.
How is σκοτεινός written in Greek?
Sigma (σ) at the start. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
How is σκοτεινός used in a sentence?
Use σκοτεινός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το δωμάτιο είναι σκοτεινό. (The room is dark.).
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