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How do you say "hairdresser" in Greek?

ο κομμωτής

o komotis

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In Greek, "hairdresser" is ο κομμωτής.

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Pronunciation

Say o ko-mo-TEES with stress on the second syllable. The kappa (κ) is hard 'k', and the omicron (ο) is short 'o'.

Writing and usage

Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Mu (μ) is 'm'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'.

Example sentence

Ο κομμώτης κόβει τα μαλλιά.

The hairdresser cuts hair.

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How to remember ο κομμωτής

Hairdressers arrange or comb hair. The Greek root relates to arrangement or composition.

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Questions about ο κομμωτής

How do you say "hairdresser" in Greek?

In Greek, "hairdresser" is ο κομμωτής. It is a noun.

How is ο κομμωτής written in Greek?

Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Mu (μ) is 'm'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'.

How is ο κομμωτής used in a sentence?

Use ο κομμωτής as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο κομμώτης κόβει τα μαλλιά. (The hairdresser cuts hair.).

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