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How do you say "eraser" in Greek?
η σβήστρα
i svistra
In Greek, "eraser" is η σβήστρα.
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Pronunciation
Say ii ZVEES-trah with stress on the first syllable. Sigma (σ) before V makes 'zv' sound.
Writing and usage
Sigma (σ) beta (β) makes a soft sound combo. Iota (ι) is marked with accent on stress position.
Example sentence
Χρησιμοποιώ την σβήστρα για τα λάθη.
I use the eraser for mistakes.
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How to remember η σβήστρα
Svistra comes from svino, meaning to erase or rub out, which is exactly what an eraser does.
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Questions about η σβήστρα
How do you say "eraser" in Greek?
In Greek, "eraser" is η σβήστρα. It is a noun.
How is η σβήστρα written in Greek?
Sigma (σ) beta (β) makes a soft sound combo. Iota (ι) is marked with accent on stress position.
How is η σβήστρα used in a sentence?
Use η σβήστρα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Χρησιμοποιώ την σβήστρα για τα λάθη. (I use the eraser for mistakes.).
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