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How do you say "early" in Greek?
νωρίς
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In Greek, "early" is νωρίς.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced no-REES with stress on the second syllable. The nu (ν) sounds like 'n', and the rho (ρ) rolls smoothly.
Writing and usage
Nu (ν) is the Greek 'n'. Omega (ω) is a long 'o' sound (different from omicron, which is short 'o'). Accent on iota (ι).
Example sentence
σηκώνομαι νωρίς.
I wake up early.
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How to remember νωρίς
Early risers are ready. The word relates to being prepared and timely.
Related words
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- fifty-one πενήντα ένα penínta éna
- heavy βαρύς varis
- nervous νευρικός nevrikos
- old παλιός palios
- quiet ησυχία isihia
- sixty-two εξήντα δύο exínta dýo
- wide πλατύς platis
- windy φυσάει fisai
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Questions about νωρίς
How do you say "early" in Greek?
In Greek, "early" is νωρίς. It is a noun.
How is νωρίς written in Greek?
Nu (ν) is the Greek 'n'. Omega (ω) is a long 'o' sound (different from omicron, which is short 'o'). Accent on iota (ι).
How is νωρίς used in a sentence?
Use νωρίς as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: σηκώνομαι νωρίς. (I wake up early.).
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