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How do you say "pencil" in Greek?
το μολύβι
to molivi
In Greek, "pencil" is το μολύβι.
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Pronunciation
Say to moh-LEE-vee with stress on second syllable. Omicron (ο) is a simple vowel.
Writing and usage
Mu (μ) omicron (ο) lambda (λ) upsilon (υ) beta (β) iota (ι). Beta (β) sounds like 'v'.
Example sentence
Σχεδίασα με το μολύβι.
I drew with the pencil.
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How to remember το μολύβι
Molivi might relate to molybdenum, which is a metal sometimes used in pencil leads.
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- rubber band το λαστιχάκι to lastihaki
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Questions about το μολύβι
How do you say "pencil" in Greek?
In Greek, "pencil" is το μολύβι. It is a noun.
How is το μολύβι written in Greek?
Mu (μ) omicron (ο) lambda (λ) upsilon (υ) beta (β) iota (ι). Beta (β) sounds like 'v'.
How is το μολύβι used in a sentence?
Use το μολύβι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Σχεδίασα με το μολύβι. (I drew with the pencil.).
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