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How do you say "orange" in Greek?
πορτοκαλί
portokali
In Greek, "orange" is πορτοκαλί.
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Pronunciation
Say por-to-kah-LEE with stress on the last syllable. The pi (π) is hard 'p', and the rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.
Writing and usage
Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Omicron (ο) appears twice as short 'o'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Accent on the final iota (ι).
Example sentence
Τα πορτοκαλιά είναι νόστιμα.
The oranges are delicious.
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How to remember πορτοκαλί
Oranges are the citrus fruit. This word comes from the orange's place of origin (Portugal).
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- pink ροζ roz
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Questions about πορτοκαλί
How do you say "orange" in Greek?
In Greek, "orange" is πορτοκαλί. It is a noun.
How is πορτοκαλί written in Greek?
Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Omicron (ο) appears twice as short 'o'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Accent on the final iota (ι).
How is πορτοκαλί used in a sentence?
Use πορτοκαλί as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Τα πορτοκαλιά είναι νόστιμα. (The oranges are delicious.).
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