How do you say "far" in Greek?

μακριά

makria

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "far" is μακριά (makria).

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Pronunciation

You'll hear this as "makria"; aim the stress toward the second syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Grammar notes

μακριά is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Ο σταθμός είναι πολύ μακριά για να περπατήσετε.

O stathmos einai poly makria gia na perpatisete.

The station is too far to walk.

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How to remember μακριά

Think of 'ma' as a nickname for 'far' in your head; the full word 'makria' builds naturally from that starting point.

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Questions about μακριά

How do you pronounce μακριά?

You'll hear this as "makria"; aim the stress toward the second syllable so it doesn't come out sounding monotone.

Is μακριά formal or casual?

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

How is μακριά used in Greek?

μακριά is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο σταθμός είναι πολύ μακριά για να περπατήσετε. (The station is too far to walk.).

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