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How do you say "fountain" in Greek?
σιντριβάνι
sintrivani
In Greek, "fountain" is σιντριβάνι.
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Pronunciation
Stress the first syllable: SIN-tree-VAH-nee. The first vowel is short, the final 'i' is light.
Writing and usage
Sintrivani uses 'ν' and ends in neuter 'ι'. The word combines sindio (to break) and vano (basin).
Example sentence
Κάθεται δίπλα στη σιντριβάνι.
He sits beside the fountain.
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How to remember σιντριβάνι
Fountains spray water. Sintrivani suggests a water basin or spray device.
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Questions about σιντριβάνι
How do you say "fountain" in Greek?
In Greek, "fountain" is σιντριβάνι. It is a noun.
How is σιντριβάνι written in Greek?
Sintrivani uses 'ν' and ends in neuter 'ι'. The word combines sindio (to break) and vano (basin).
How is σιντριβάνι used in a sentence?
Use σιντριβάνι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Κάθεται δίπλα στη σιντριβάνι. (He sits beside the fountain.).
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