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How do you say "gravel" in Greek?
το χαλίκι
to haliki
In Greek, "gravel" is το χαλίκι.
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Pronunciation
Stress the first syllable: hah-LEE-kee. The 'h' is guttural, the final two vowels are short.
Writing and usage
Haliki uses 'χ' (chi) for the guttural sound. The word ends in 'ι', which can indicate masculine or neuter.
Example sentence
Η αλέα ήταν καλυμμένη με χαλίκι.
The path was covered with gravel.
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How to remember το χαλίκι
Gravel is rough and rocky. Halikis the diminutive form, suggesting small stones.
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Questions about το χαλίκι
How do you say "gravel" in Greek?
In Greek, "gravel" is το χαλίκι. It is a noun.
How is το χαλίκι written in Greek?
Haliki uses 'χ' (chi) for the guttural sound. The word ends in 'ι', which can indicate masculine or neuter.
How is το χαλίκι used in a sentence?
Use το χαλίκι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η αλέα ήταν καλυμμένη με χαλίκι. (The path was covered with gravel.).
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