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How do you say "rack" in Greek?

το ράφι

to rafi

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In Greek, "rack" is το ράφι.

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Pronunciation

Say 'to RA-fi' with stress on the first syllable. The 'f' sound comes from phi (φ).

Writing and usage

Rafi is a simple Greek word for shelf or rack. The initial 'r' (rho, ρ) rolls slightly in Greek pronunciation.

Example sentence

Το ράφι ήταν γεμάτο με βιβλία.

The rack was full of books.

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How to remember το ράφι

Rafi relates to many Mediterranean languages, suggesting ancient roots. Racks and shelves appear in Homer's works.

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Questions about το ράφι

How do you say "rack" in Greek?

In Greek, "rack" is το ράφι. It is a noun.

How is το ράφι written in Greek?

Rafi is a simple Greek word for shelf or rack. The initial 'r' (rho, ρ) rolls slightly in Greek pronunciation.

How is το ράφι used in a sentence?

Use το ράφι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το ράφι ήταν γεμάτο με βιβλία. (The rack was full of books.).

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