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How do you say "right (correct)" in Greek?
σωστός
sostos
In Greek, "right (correct)" is σωστός.
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Pronunciation
Say SOHS-tos with stress on the first syllable. The sigma (σ) is 's', and the omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
Writing and usage
Sigma (σ) at the start is hard 's'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o' (different from omega ω). Sigma (σ) appears again after the second omicron (ο).
Example sentence
Αυτη η απάντηση είναι σωστή.
This answer is correct.
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How to remember σωστός
Right answers are correct and sound. The Greek root relates to soundness.
Related words
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- ninety-eight ενενήντα οχτώ enenínta ochtó
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- sixty-four εξήντα τέσσερα exínta téssera
- snow το χιόνι to hioni
- three τρία tria
- twenty-nine είκοσι εννέα íkosi ennéa
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Questions about σωστός
How do you say "right (correct)" in Greek?
In Greek, "right (correct)" is σωστός. It is a noun.
How is σωστός written in Greek?
Sigma (σ) at the start is hard 's'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o' (different from omega ω). Sigma (σ) appears again after the second omicron (ο).
How is σωστός used in a sentence?
Use σωστός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτη η απάντηση είναι σωστή. (This answer is correct.).
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