How do you say "meat skewer" in Greek?

In Greek, "meat skewer" is το ξυλάκι (to ksilaki). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

το ξυλάκι (romanisation: to ksilaki) is written using the Greek alphabet.

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Questions about το ξυλάκι

How do you pronounce το ξυλάκι?

το ξυλάκι is romanised as to ksilaki in Greek. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is το ξυλάκι written in Greek?

το ξυλάκι is written using the Greek alphabet. The romanisation is to ksilaki. Learning to read the Greek alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is το ξυλάκι formal or casual?

το ξυλάκι is a common noun used in everyday Greek speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Greek language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.