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How do you say "replace" in Greek?
αντικαθιστώ
antikathisto
In Greek, "replace" is αντικαθιστώ (antikathisto).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "antikathisto" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the fifth syllable gets it right.
Grammar notes
αντικαθιστώ is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Πρέπει να αντικαταστήσω τη σπασμένη λάμπα.
Prepei na antikatastiso ti spasmeni laba.
I need to replace the broken lamp.
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How to remember αντικαθιστώ
The opening sound 'ant' in 'antikathisto' is the handle to grab onto; attach a tiny scene of 'replace' to that sound and recall gets easier.
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Questions about αντικαθιστώ
How do you pronounce αντικαθιστώ?
Sound it out as "antikathisto" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the fifth syllable gets it right.
Is αντικαθιστώ formal or casual?
αντικαθιστώ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is αντικαθιστώ used in Greek?
αντικαθιστώ is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Πρέπει να αντικαταστήσω τη σπασμένη λάμπα. (I need to replace the broken lamp.).
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