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How do you say "honey" in Greek?
το μέλι
to meli
In Greek, "honey" is το μέλι.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to ME-li' with stress on the first syllable. Meli is ancient Greek, still used today.
Writing and usage
Meli uses mu (μ), epsilon (ε), lambda (λ), and iota (ι). The accent sits on the first vowel.
Example sentence
Το μέλι ήταν χρυσαφένιο και γλυκό.
The honey was golden and sweet.
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How to remember το μέλι
Meli is unchanged from ancient times. Honey was the main sweetener in ancient Greek cuisine.
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Questions about το μέλι
How do you say "honey" in Greek?
In Greek, "honey" is το μέλι. It is a noun.
How is το μέλι written in Greek?
Meli uses mu (μ), epsilon (ε), lambda (λ), and iota (ι). The accent sits on the first vowel.
How is το μέλι used in a sentence?
Use το μέλι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το μέλι ήταν χρυσαφένιο και γλυκό. (The honey was golden and sweet.).
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