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How do you say "railing" in Greek?

τα κάγκελα

ta kanghela

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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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