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How do you say "freeze" in Greek?
παγώνω
pagono
In Greek, "freeze" is παγώνω (pagono).
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Pronunciation
This word transliterates to "pagono", with a clear accent on the second syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Grammar notes
παγώνω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το νερό θα παγώσει στο κρύο.
To nero tha pagosei sto kryo.
Water will freeze in the cold.
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How to remember παγώνω
Exaggerate the 'pa' sound when practicing 'pagono'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.
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Questions about παγώνω
How do you pronounce παγώνω?
This word transliterates to "pagono", with a clear accent on the second syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Is παγώνω formal or casual?
παγώνω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is παγώνω used in Greek?
παγώνω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Το νερό θα παγώσει στο κρύο. (Water will freeze in the cold.).
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