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How do you say "ladder" in Greek?
σκάλα
skala
In Greek, "ladder" is σκάλα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'SKA-la' with stress on the first syllable. The 'sk' cluster opens the word.
Writing and usage
Skala uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), and alpha (α). It's an ancient word that remains unchanged in modern Greek.
Example sentence
Η σκάλα ήταν δίπλα στο τοίχο.
The ladder was next to the wall.
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How to remember σκάλα
Skala is an ancient Greek word. The plural 'Scala' is used in opera house names, showing Italian borrowing from Greek.
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Questions about σκάλα
How do you say "ladder" in Greek?
In Greek, "ladder" is σκάλα. It is a noun.
How is σκάλα written in Greek?
Skala uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), and alpha (α). It's an ancient word that remains unchanged in modern Greek.
How is σκάλα used in a sentence?
Use σκάλα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η σκάλα ήταν δίπλα στο τοίχο. (The ladder was next to the wall.).
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