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How do you say "railing" in Greek?
τα κάγκελα
ta kanghela
In Greek, "railing" is τα κάγκελα.
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Pronunciation
Stress the second syllable: KAHN-ghe-lah. The 'γ' before 'κ' nasalizes, the final 'a' is light.
Writing and usage
Kangela uses 'γ' followed by 'κ', which makes a nasal ng-k sound. Plural ends in 'α'.
Example sentence
Κράτησε το κάγκελο.
She held the railing.
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How to remember τα κάγκελα
Rails and railings guide people along paths. A kanghela is a protective rail or bar.
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Questions about τα κάγκελα
How do you say "railing" in Greek?
In Greek, "railing" is τα κάγκελα. It is a noun.
How is τα κάγκελα written in Greek?
Kangela uses 'γ' followed by 'κ', which makes a nasal ng-k sound. Plural ends in 'α'.
How is τα κάγκελα used in a sentence?
Use τα κάγκελα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Κράτησε το κάγκελο. (She held the railing.).
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