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How do you say "manhole" in Greek?
το φρεάτιο
to freatio
In Greek, "manhole" is το φρεάτιο.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to fre-A-tio' with stress on the second syllable. The 'f' sound comes from phi (φ).
Writing and usage
Freatio uses phi (φ) and features an iota (ι) that creates a diphthong with the alpha (α), pronounced as one syllable.
Example sentence
Το φρεάτιο ήταν κάτω από το δρόμο.
The manhole was under the street.
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How to remember το φρεάτιο
Freatio comes from frear, meaning well or pit. A manhole is an access point to underground systems, historically wells.
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Questions about το φρεάτιο
How do you say "manhole" in Greek?
In Greek, "manhole" is το φρεάτιο. It is a noun.
How is το φρεάτιο written in Greek?
Freatio uses phi (φ) and features an iota (ι) that creates a diphthong with the alpha (α), pronounced as one syllable.
How is το φρεάτιο used in a sentence?
Use το φρεάτιο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το φρεάτιο ήταν κάτω από το δρόμο. (The manhole was under the street.).
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