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How do you say "dirt" in Greek?
λάσπη
laspi
In Greek, "dirt" is λάσπη.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LAS-pi' with stress on the first syllable. Laspi refers to mud or dirt.
Writing and usage
Laspi uses lambda (λ), alpha (α), sigma (σ), and pi (π). It's a direct Greek word with the accent on the first vowel.
Example sentence
Η λάσπη ήταν παντού μετά τη βροχή.
The dirt was everywhere after the rain.
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How to remember λάσπη
Laspi is mud or dirt, often referring to wet earth. The word appears in various Mediterranean languages.
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Questions about λάσπη
How do you say "dirt" in Greek?
In Greek, "dirt" is λάσπη. It is a noun.
How is λάσπη written in Greek?
Laspi uses lambda (λ), alpha (α), sigma (σ), and pi (π). It's a direct Greek word with the accent on the first vowel.
How is λάσπη used in a sentence?
Use λάσπη as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η λάσπη ήταν παντού μετά τη βροχή. (The dirt was everywhere after the rain.).
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