Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "ink" in Greek?
το μελάνι
to melani
In Greek, "ink" is το μελάνι.
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Pronunciation
Say to meh-LAH-nee with stress on the second syllable. Mu (μ) epsilon (ε) start the word.
Writing and usage
Mu (μ) is one of the Greek letters. Lambda (λ) alpha (α) nu (ν) iota (ι) follow.
Example sentence
Το μελάνι χύθηκε στο χαρτί.
The ink spilled on the paper.
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How to remember το μελάνι
Melani comes from melas, meaning black, which is why ink is often dark or black.
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Questions about το μελάνι
How do you say "ink" in Greek?
In Greek, "ink" is το μελάνι. It is a noun.
How is το μελάνι written in Greek?
Mu (μ) is one of the Greek letters. Lambda (λ) alpha (α) nu (ν) iota (ι) follow.
How is το μελάνι used in a sentence?
Use το μελάνι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το μελάνι χύθηκε στο χαρτί. (The ink spilled on the paper.).
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