How do you say "eat" in Greek?

τρώω

troo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "eat" is τρώω (troo).

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Pronunciation

English speakers can approach it as "troo", keeping "troo" as the stressed beat.

Grammar notes

τρώω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Τρώμε δείπνο στις επτά.

Trome deipno stis epta.

We eat dinner at seven.

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How to remember τρώω

The "troo" sound is the memorable hook here, so attach a quick mental picture of τρώω to it.

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Questions about τρώω

How do you pronounce τρώω?

English speakers can approach it as "troo", keeping "troo" as the stressed beat.

Is τρώω formal or casual?

τρώω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is τρώω used in Greek?

τρώω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Τρώμε δείπνο στις επτά. (We eat dinner at seven.).

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