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How do you say "rope" in Greek?
το σχοινί
to s'hini
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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- clownfish το ψάρι κλόουν to psari kloun
- dolphin το δελφίνι to dhelfini
- mosquito το κουνούπι to kunupi
- sea lion το θαλάσσιο λιοντάρι to thalassio liontari
- sea otter ο κάστορας o kastoras
- seashell το κοχύλι to kohili
- umbrella η ομπρέλα i ombrela
- walrus ο θαλάσσιος ίππος o thalssios ipos
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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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