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How do you say "gravel" in Greek?

το χαλίκι

to haliki

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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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