How do you say "lift" in Greek?

σηκώνω

sikono

Verb Noun

In Greek, "lift" is σηκώνω (sikono).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce this as "sikono", putting the emphasis on the second syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.

Grammar notes

σηκώνω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Μπορεί να σηκώσει το κουτί μόνη της.

Borei na sikosei to koyti moni tis.

She can lift the box on her own.

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How to remember σηκώνω

Think of 'si' as a nickname for 'lift' in your head; the full word 'sikono' builds naturally from that starting point.

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Questions about σηκώνω

How do you pronounce σηκώνω?

Pronounce this as "sikono", putting the emphasis on the second syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.

Is σηκώνω formal or casual?

σηκώνω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is σηκώνω used in Greek?

σηκώνω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Μπορεί να σηκώσει το κουτί μόνη της. (She can lift the box on her own.).

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