How do you say "old" in Greek?

παλιά

palia

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "old" is παλιά (palia).

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Pronunciation

This word transliterates to "palia", with a clear accent on the second syllable that shapes its whole sound.

Grammar notes

παλιά is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Το σπίτι είναι πολύ παλιό.

To spiti einai poly palio.

The house is very old.

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How to remember παλιά

Exaggerate the 'pa' sound when practicing 'palia'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.

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Questions about παλιά

How do you pronounce παλιά?

This word transliterates to "palia", with a clear accent on the second syllable that shapes its whole sound.

Is παλιά formal or casual?

παλιά is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is παλιά used in Greek?

παλιά is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το σπίτι είναι πολύ παλιό. (The house is very old.).

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