Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "hot" in Greek?
καυτό
kafto
In Greek, "hot" is καυτό.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced KAH-fto with stress on the first syllable. The 'k' sound comes from kappa (κ), and the final 'o' is short.
Writing and usage
Kappa (κ) makes the 'k' sound in Greek, quite different from Latin. The vowel epsilon (ε) sounds like 'eh', not 'ee'.
Example sentence
Το νερό είναι καυτό.
The water is hot.
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How to remember καυτό
In modern Greek slang, something 'hot' can mean attractive or cool, just as in English.
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Questions about καυτό
How do you say "hot" in Greek?
In Greek, "hot" is καυτό. It is a noun.
How is καυτό written in Greek?
Kappa (κ) makes the 'k' sound in Greek, quite different from Latin. The vowel epsilon (ε) sounds like 'eh', not 'ee'.
How is καυτό used in a sentence?
Use καυτό as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το νερό είναι καυτό. (The water is hot.).
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