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How do you say "engineer" in Greek?
ο μηχανικός
o mihanikos
In Greek, "engineer" is ο μηχανικός.
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Pronunciation
Stress the third syllable: mee-kha-nee-KOSS. The 'kh' is a rough, guttural sound from chi.
Writing and usage
Greek uses 'χ' (chi) for the hard 'kh' sound, distinct from 'κ' (kappa). The word ends with the masculine 'ος' ending.
Example sentence
Ο μηχανικός σχεδίασε το κτίριο.
The engineer designed the building.
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How to remember ο μηχανικός
Mechanic and mechanical come from mekhanikos. Both the mechanic and engineer work with machines.
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Questions about ο μηχανικός
How do you say "engineer" in Greek?
In Greek, "engineer" is ο μηχανικός. It is a noun.
How is ο μηχανικός written in Greek?
Greek uses 'χ' (chi) for the hard 'kh' sound, distinct from 'κ' (kappa). The word ends with the masculine 'ος' ending.
How is ο μηχανικός used in a sentence?
Use ο μηχανικός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο μηχανικός σχεδίασε το κτίριο. (The engineer designed the building.).
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