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How do you say "pole" in Greek?
ο στύλος
o stilos
In Greek, "pole" is ο στύλος.
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Pronunciation
Say 'o STI-los' with stress on the first syllable. The 'st' cluster opens the word, similar to English 'stop'.
Writing and usage
Stylos is the masculine form. The accent mark on the 'u' (ú) shows stress placement. Greek distinguishes gender even for objects.
Example sentence
Ο στύλος ήταν ψηλός και λευκός.
The pole was tall and white.
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How to remember ο στύλος
Stylos appears in 'stylus' and 'style', both referring to writing instruments. The pole-like, pointed shape of a stylus shares the Greek root.
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Questions about ο στύλος
How do you say "pole" in Greek?
In Greek, "pole" is ο στύλος. It is a noun.
How is ο στύλος written in Greek?
Stylos is the masculine form. The accent mark on the 'u' (ú) shows stress placement. Greek distinguishes gender even for objects.
How is ο στύλος used in a sentence?
Use ο στύλος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο στύλος ήταν ψηλός και λευκός. (The pole was tall and white.).
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