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How do you say "rope" in Greek?

το σχοινί

to s'hini

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In Greek, "rope" is το σχοινί.

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Pronunciation

Say 'toh skhi-NEE' with stress on the second syllable. The 'skh' from sigma-chi makes a 'skh' sound.

Writing and usage

Schini uses sigma (σ) and chi (χ) together at the start, which Greek combines into one sound. Iota (ι) and nu (ν) follow.

Example sentence

Το σχοινί είναι μακρύ.

The rope is long.

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How to remember το σχοινί

Schini - rope can be twisted and knotted, and the 'skh' sound is like rope moving and whipping through the air.

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Questions about το σχοινί

How do you say "rope" in Greek?

In Greek, "rope" is το σχοινί. It is a noun.

How is το σχοινί written in Greek?

Schini uses sigma (σ) and chi (χ) together at the start, which Greek combines into one sound. Iota (ι) and nu (ν) follow.

How is το σχοινί used in a sentence?

Use το σχοινί as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το σχοινί είναι μακρύ. (The rope is long.).

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