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How do you say "quiet" in Greek?
ησυχία
isihia
In Greek, "quiet" is ησυχία.
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Pronunciation
Say ee-see-HEE-ah with stress on the second syllable. The eta (η) sounds like 'ee', and the chi (χ) is a soft 'kh'.
Writing and usage
Eta (η) is a long 'ee' sound (different from iota ι which is shorter). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) appears twice. Accent on the second iota (ι).
Example sentence
Θέλω ησυχία.
I want quiet.
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How to remember ησυχία
Quiet and peaceful are related states. The Greek root relates to calmness.
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Questions about ησυχία
How do you say "quiet" in Greek?
In Greek, "quiet" is ησυχία. It is a noun.
How is ησυχία written in Greek?
Eta (η) is a long 'ee' sound (different from iota ι which is shorter). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) appears twice. Accent on the second iota (ι).
How is ησυχία used in a sentence?
Use ησυχία as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Θέλω ησυχία. (I want quiet.).
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