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How do you say "onion" in Greek?

το κρεμμύδι

to kremidhi

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In Greek, "onion" is το κρεμμύδι.

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Pronunciation

Say KREH-mi-dhee with stress on the first syllable, using the dh sound from delta.

Writing and usage

Uses kappa (κ), rho (ρ), epsilon (ε), mu (μ), upsilon (υ), delta (δ), iota (ι), with accent on epsilon.

Example sentence

Το κρεμμύδι κάνει δάκρυα.

The onion makes tears.

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How to remember το κρεμμύδι

Kremidhi has layers, just like an onion. The krem- beginning sounds substantial and firm.

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Questions about το κρεμμύδι

How do you say "onion" in Greek?

In Greek, "onion" is το κρεμμύδι. It is a noun.

How is το κρεμμύδι written in Greek?

Uses kappa (κ), rho (ρ), epsilon (ε), mu (μ), upsilon (υ), delta (δ), iota (ι), with accent on epsilon.

How is το κρεμμύδι used in a sentence?

Use το κρεμμύδι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κρεμμύδι κάνει δάκρυα. (The onion makes tears.).

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