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How do you say "listen up" in Greek?
Ακούστε
Akoyste
In Greek, "listen up" is Ακούστε (Akoyste).
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Pronunciation
"Akoyste" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the second syllable to match native speakers.
Grammar notes
Ακούστε is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
listen up
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How to remember Ακούστε
Think of 'ako' as a nickname for 'listen up' in your head; the full word 'Akoyste' builds naturally from that starting point.
Related words
- absolutely απολύτως
- oh no Ωχ όχι
- thats amazing Αυτό είναι καταπληκτικό
- thats terrible αυτό είναι τρομερό
- watch your step Πρόσεχε το βήμα σου
- be quiet Κάνε ησυχία
- look out Προσέξτε
- thats so funny Αυτό είναι τόσο αστείο
- i cant believe it Δεν μπορώ να το πιστέψω
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Questions about Ακούστε
How do you pronounce Ακούστε?
"Akoyste" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the second syllable to match native speakers.
Is Ακούστε formal or casual?
Ακούστε is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Ακούστε used in Greek?
Ακούστε is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (listen up).
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"Listen up" in other languages
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