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How do you say "hiccup" in Greek?
έχω λόξυγκα
echo loxugka
In Greek, "hiccup" is έχω λόξυγκα (echo loxugka).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "echo loxugka", putting the emphasis on the third syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Grammar notes
έχω λόξυγκα is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το πικάντικο φαγητό της έκανε λόξυγγα.
To pikantiko fagito tis ekane loxunga.
The spicy food made her hiccup.
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How to remember έχω λόξυγκα
Split 'echo loxugka' into 'ech' plus the rest; imagining someone mispronouncing 'hiccup' as 'ech...' makes the two words click together.
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Questions about έχω λόξυγκα
How do you pronounce έχω λόξυγκα?
Pronounce this as "echo loxugka", putting the emphasis on the third syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Is έχω λόξυγκα formal or casual?
έχω λόξυγκα is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is έχω λόξυγκα used in Greek?
έχω λόξυγκα is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Το πικάντικο φαγητό της έκανε λόξυγγα. (The spicy food made her hiccup.).
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