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How do you say "laugh" in Greek?
γελάω
gelao
In Greek, "laugh" is γελάω (gelao).
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Pronunciation
A close approximation is "gelao", with "ge" pronounced a touch louder than the rest.
Grammar notes
γελάω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Τα αστεία του πάντα με κάνουν να γελάω.
Ta asteia toy panta me kanoyn na gelao.
His jokes always make me laugh.
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How to remember γελάω
Give "ge" a funny mental voice, then connect that voice directly to γελάω.
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- run τρέχω
- walk περπατάω
- jump πηδάω
- climb σκαρφαλώνω
- crawl σέρνομαι
- swim κολυμπάω
- fall πέφτω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
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Questions about γελάω
How do you pronounce γελάω?
A close approximation is "gelao", with "ge" pronounced a touch louder than the rest.
Is γελάω formal or casual?
γελάω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is γελάω used in Greek?
γελάω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Τα αστεία του πάντα με κάνουν να γελάω. (His jokes always make me laugh.).
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