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How do you say "golden" in Greek?
χρυσό
hriso
In Greek, "golden" is χρυσό.
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Pronunciation
Say KHREE-so with stress on the first syllable. The chi (χ) is a soft 'kh' (like 'Bach'), and the rho (ρ) rolls gently.
Writing and usage
Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'oo' or can merge with other vowels. Sigma (σ) is 's'.
Example sentence
Αυτη το δαχτυλίδι είναι χρυσό.
This ring is golden.
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How to remember χρυσό
Golden treasure is valuable. The Greek root 'chryso-' means gold, as in chrysalis.
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Questions about χρυσό
How do you say "golden" in Greek?
In Greek, "golden" is χρυσό. It is a noun.
How is χρυσό written in Greek?
Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'oo' or can merge with other vowels. Sigma (σ) is 's'.
How is χρυσό used in a sentence?
Use χρυσό as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτη το δαχτυλίδι είναι χρυσό. (This ring is golden.).
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