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How do you say "light rain" in Greek?
το ψιχάλισμα
to psihalisma
In Greek, "light rain" is το ψιχάλισμα.
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Pronunciation
Say to see-HAH-lees-mah with stress on the third syllable. The tau (τ) is hard 't', and the psi (ψ) is a 'ps' sound.
Writing and usage
Tau (τ) at the start (neuter article). Psi (ψ) is a 'ps' sound (one letter). Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Accent on the psi (ψ).
Example sentence
ψιχαλίζει.
It is drizzling (light rain).
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How to remember το ψιχάλισμα
Light rain is gentle and soft. The word comes from the Greek for drizzle or mist.
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Questions about το ψιχάλισμα
How do you say "light rain" in Greek?
In Greek, "light rain" is το ψιχάλισμα. It is a noun.
How is το ψιχάλισμα written in Greek?
Tau (τ) at the start (neuter article). Psi (ψ) is a 'ps' sound (one letter). Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Accent on the psi (ψ).
How is το ψιχάλισμα used in a sentence?
Use το ψιχάλισμα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: ψιχαλίζει. (It is drizzling (light rain).).
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