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How do you say "dull" in Greek?
θαμπό
thabo
In Greek, "dull" is θαμπό (thabo).
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Pronunciation
Break "thabo" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Grammar notes
θαμπό is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το παλιό μαχαίρι είχε μια θαμπή άκρη.
To palio machairi eiche mia thabi akri.
The old knife had a dull edge.
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How to remember θαμπό
Notice how 'tha' sits inside 'thabo' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'dull' happening right as you say it.
Related words
- ancient αρχαία
- modern Μοντέρνο
- traditional Παραδοσιακός
- modernized εκσυγχρονισμένο
- stingy τσιγκούνης
- humble ταπεινός
- arrogant αλαζονικός
- flexible ευέλικτο
- rigid άκαμπτος
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Questions about θαμπό
How do you pronounce θαμπό?
Break "thabo" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.
Is θαμπό formal or casual?
θαμπό is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is θαμπό used in Greek?
θαμπό is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το παλιό μαχαίρι είχε μια θαμπή άκρη. (The old knife had a dull edge.).
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