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How do you say "glass" in Greek?
το γυαλί
to yali
In Greek, "glass" is το γυαλί.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to YA-li' with stress on the first syllable. Yali is ancient Greek, still used.
Writing and usage
Yali uses gamma (γ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), and iota (ι). The accent sits on the first vowel.
Example sentence
Το γυαλί ήταν διαφανές και ψυχρό.
The glass was transparent and cold.
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How to remember το γυαλί
Yali is unchanged from ancient times. The Greeks and Romans manufactured glass, and the word persisted.
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Questions about το γυαλί
How do you say "glass" in Greek?
In Greek, "glass" is το γυαλί. It is a noun.
How is το γυαλί written in Greek?
Yali uses gamma (γ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), and iota (ι). The accent sits on the first vowel.
How is το γυαλί used in a sentence?
Use το γυαλί as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το γυαλί ήταν διαφανές και ψυχρό. (The glass was transparent and cold.).
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