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How do you say "fall" in Greek?
πέφτω
pefto
In Greek, "fall" is πέφτω (pefto).
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Pronunciation
Try "pefto" out loud, letting "pe" carry most of the emphasis.
Grammar notes
πέφτω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Προσέξτε να μην πέσετε στον πάγο.
Prosexte na min pesete ston pago.
Be careful not to fall on the ice.
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How to remember πέφτω
Turn "pefto" into a tiny story in your head, with πέφτω as the main character.
Related words
- run τρέχω
- walk περπατάω
- jump πηδάω
- climb σκαρφαλώνω
- crawl σέρνομαι
- swim κολυμπάω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
- swallow καταπίνω
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Questions about πέφτω
How do you pronounce πέφτω?
Try "pefto" out loud, letting "pe" carry most of the emphasis.
Is πέφτω formal or casual?
πέφτω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is πέφτω used in Greek?
πέφτω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Προσέξτε να μην πέσετε στον πάγο. (Be careful not to fall on the ice.).
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