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How do you say "how far is it" in Greek?
πόσο μακριά είναι
poso makria einai
In Greek, "how far is it" is πόσο μακριά είναι (poso makria einai).
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Pronunciation
This word transliterates to "poso makria einai", with a clear accent on the fifth syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Grammar notes
πόσο μακριά είναι is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
how far is it
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How to remember πόσο μακριά είναι
Exaggerate the 'po' sound when practicing 'poso makria einai'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.
Related words
- turn left Στρίψτε αριστερά
- turn right Στρίψτε δεξιά
- go straight ahead Προχωρήστε ευθεία
- its on the left είναι στα αριστερά
- its on the right είναι στα δεξιά
- its around the corner είναι προ των πυλών
- is it walking distance είναι σε κοντινή απόσταση με τα πόδια
- which bus goes to σε ποιο λεωφορείο πηγαίνει
- does this train stop at Αυτό το τρένο σταματά στο
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Questions about πόσο μακριά είναι
How do you pronounce πόσο μακριά είναι?
This word transliterates to "poso makria einai", with a clear accent on the fifth syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Is πόσο μακριά είναι formal or casual?
πόσο μακριά είναι is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is πόσο μακριά είναι used in Greek?
πόσο μακριά είναι is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how far is it).
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