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How do you say "garlic" in Greek?

το σκόρδο

to skordho

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "garlic" is το σκόρδο.

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Pronunciation

Say SKOR-dho with stress on the first syllable, using the dh sound from delta.

Writing and usage

Uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), omicron (ο), rho (ρ), delta (δ), omicron (ο), with accent on initial omicron.

Example sentence

Το σκόρδο κάνει τρομερή μυρωδιά.

The garlic smells strong.

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How to remember το σκόρδο

Skordho has a pungent sound. Skor- starts sharp like garlic's bite.

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Questions about το σκόρδο

How do you say "garlic" in Greek?

In Greek, "garlic" is το σκόρδο. It is a noun.

How is το σκόρδο written in Greek?

Uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), omicron (ο), rho (ρ), delta (δ), omicron (ο), with accent on initial omicron.

How is το σκόρδο used in a sentence?

Use το σκόρδο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το σκόρδο κάνει τρομερή μυρωδιά. (The garlic smells strong.).

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