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How do you say "garlic" in Greek?
το σκόρδο
to skordho
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.
Related words
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- lemon το λεμόνι to lemoni
- pineapple ο ανανάς o ananas
- pumpkin η κολοκύθα i kolokitha
- shrimp η γαρίδα i garidha
- watermelon το καρπούζι to karpuzi
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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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