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How do you say "rest" in Greek?
ξεκουράζομαι
xekoyrazomai
In Greek, "rest" is ξεκουράζομαι (xekoyrazomai).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "xekoyrazomai", putting the emphasis on the third syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Grammar notes
ξεκουράζομαι is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Θα πρέπει να ξεκουραστείτε μετά τη μεγάλη βόλτα.
Tha prepei na xekoyrasteite meta ti megali volta.
You should rest after the long walk.
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How to remember ξεκουράζομαι
Think of 'xe' as a nickname for 'rest' in your head; the full word 'xekoyrazomai' builds naturally from that starting point.
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- swim κολυμπάω
- fall πέφτω
- eat τρώω
- chew μασάω
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Questions about ξεκουράζομαι
How do you pronounce ξεκουράζομαι?
Pronounce this as "xekoyrazomai", putting the emphasis on the third syllable rather than rushing through it evenly.
Is ξεκουράζομαι formal or casual?
ξεκουράζομαι is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ξεκουράζομαι used in Greek?
ξεκουράζομαι is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Θα πρέπει να ξεκουραστείτε μετά τη μεγάλη βόλτα. (You should rest after the long walk.).
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