Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "rug" in Greek?
το χαλί
to chali
In Greek, "rug" is το χαλί (to chali).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "to chali" is close enough for practice; native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το χαλί is neuter. Its plural is χαλιά.
Example sentence
Ένα μαλακό χαλί κάλυπτε το ξύλινο πάτωμα.
Έna malako chali kalupte to xylino patoma.
A soft rug covered the wooden floor.
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How to remember το χαλί
Picture a rug from the example sentence: the romaji "to chali" sounds a bit like saying "chali" fast, which helps it stick.
Related words
- mattress το στρώμα
- pillow το μαξιλάρι
- sheet το σεντόνι
- curtain η κουρτίνα
- wardrobe η ντουλάπα
- closet η ντουλάπα
- faucet η βρύση
- sink ο νεροχύτης
- drain η αποχέτευση
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Questions about το χαλί
How do you pronounce το χαλί?
The transliteration "to chali" is close enough for practice; native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το χαλί masculine or feminine?
το χαλί is neuter. το χαλί is neuter. Its plural is χαλιά.
How is το χαλί used in Greek?
το χαλί is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα μαλακό χαλί κάλυπτε το ξύλινο πάτωμα. (A soft rug covered the wooden floor.).
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