How do you say "heavy" in Greek?

In Greek, "heavy" is βαρύς (varis). It is a adjective.

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βαρύς (romanisation: varis) is written using the Greek alphabet.

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Questions about βαρύς

How do you pronounce βαρύς?

βαρύς is romanised as varis in Greek. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is βαρύς written in Greek?

βαρύς is written using the Greek alphabet. The romanisation is varis. Learning to read the Greek alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is βαρύς formal or casual?

βαρύς is a common adjective used in everyday Greek speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Greek language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.