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How do you say "meat skewer" in Greek?
το ξυλάκι
to ksilaki
In Greek, "meat skewer" is το ξυλάκι.
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Pronunciation
Say 'toh ksi-LAH-kee' with stress on the second syllable. Three syllables, clear pronunciation.
Writing and usage
Ksilaki uses xi (ξ) which is a single Greek letter that makes a 'ks' sound. Lambda (λ), alpha (α), kappa (κ), iota (ι) follow.
Example sentence
Το ξυλάκι έχει κρέας.
The meat skewer has meat.
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How to remember το ξυλάκι
Ksilaki - skewers are sticks used for grilling meat. The 'ksi' sound is sharp like a pointed stick.
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Questions about το ξυλάκι
How do you say "meat skewer" in Greek?
In Greek, "meat skewer" is το ξυλάκι. It is a noun.
How is το ξυλάκι written in Greek?
Ksilaki uses xi (ξ) which is a single Greek letter that makes a 'ks' sound. Lambda (λ), alpha (α), kappa (κ), iota (ι) follow.
How is το ξυλάκι used in a sentence?
Use το ξυλάκι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το ξυλάκι έχει κρέας. (The meat skewer has meat.).
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