Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "fry" in Greek?
τηγανίζω
tiganizo
In Greek, "fry" is τηγανίζω (tiganizo).
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Pronunciation
Say "tiganizo" — the stress lands on the third syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Grammar notes
τηγανίζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Του αρέσει να τηγανίζει αυγά για πρωινό.
Toy aresei na tiganizei auga gia proino.
He likes to fry eggs for breakfast.
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How to remember τηγανίζω
The Greek for 'fry' starts with 'ti' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'fry' and it should stick.
Related words
- run τρέχω
- walk περπατάω
- jump πηδάω
- climb σκαρφαλώνω
- crawl σέρνομαι
- swim κολυμπάω
- fall πέφτω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
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Questions about τηγανίζω
How do you pronounce τηγανίζω?
Say "tiganizo" — the stress lands on the third syllable, and the rest of the word flows quickly around it.
Is τηγανίζω formal or casual?
τηγανίζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is τηγανίζω used in Greek?
τηγανίζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Του αρέσει να τηγανίζει αυγά για πρωινό. (He likes to fry eggs for breakfast.).
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