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How do you say "empty" in Greek?
αδειο
adio
In Greek, "empty" is αδειο.
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Pronunciation
Say AH-dhee-oh with stress on the first syllable. The alpha (α) sounds like 'ah', and the delta (δ) is a soft 'd'.
Writing and usage
Alpha (α) at the start. Delta (δ) is a soft 'd' sound. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
Example sentence
Το κουτί είναι άδειο.
The box is empty.
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How to remember αδειο
Empty spaces are void of content. The Greek root means unfilled.
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Questions about αδειο
How do you say "empty" in Greek?
In Greek, "empty" is αδειο. It is a noun.
How is αδειο written in Greek?
Alpha (α) at the start. Delta (δ) is a soft 'd' sound. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
How is αδειο used in a sentence?
Use αδειο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κουτί είναι άδειο. (The box is empty.).
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