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How do you say "nurse" in Greek?
ο νοσοκόμος
o nosokomos
In Greek, "nurse" is ο νοσοκόμος.
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Pronunciation
Say o no-so-KO-mos with stress on the third syllable. The nu (ν) is 'n', and the omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
Writing and usage
Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Nu (ν) is 'n'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Sigma (σ) appears twice. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'.
Example sentence
Ο νοσοκόμος φροντίζει.
The nurse cares.
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How to remember ο νοσοκόμος
Nurses care for sick people. The Greek root 'nosus' means disease.
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Questions about ο νοσοκόμος
How do you say "nurse" in Greek?
In Greek, "nurse" is ο νοσοκόμος. It is a noun.
How is ο νοσοκόμος written in Greek?
Omicron (ο) at the start (masculine article). Nu (ν) is 'n'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Sigma (σ) appears twice. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'.
How is ο νοσοκόμος used in a sentence?
Use ο νοσοκόμος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο νοσοκόμος φροντίζει. (The nurse cares.).
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