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How do you say "hard (durable)" in Greek?
ανθεκτικός
anthektikos
In Greek, "hard (durable)" is ανθεκτικός.
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Pronunciation
Say ahn-THEK-tee-kos with stress on the second syllable. The theta (θ) makes the 'th' sound, and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Theta (θ) is 'th'. The ending -ικος is a common Greek suffix for adjectives. Alpha with breathings marks the start.
Example sentence
Αυτο το υλικό είναι ανθεκτικό.
This material is hard and durable.
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How to remember ανθεκτικός
Something hard and durable can resist or 'hold against' damage. Think of resistance to wear.
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Questions about ανθεκτικός
How do you say "hard (durable)" in Greek?
In Greek, "hard (durable)" is ανθεκτικός. It is a noun.
How is ανθεκτικός written in Greek?
Theta (θ) is 'th'. The ending -ικος is a common Greek suffix for adjectives. Alpha with breathings marks the start.
How is ανθεκτικός used in a sentence?
Use ανθεκτικός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το υλικό είναι ανθεκτικό. (This material is hard and durable.).
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