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How do you say "saliva" in Greek?
το σάλιο
to salio
In Greek, "saliva" is το σάλιο (to salio).
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Pronunciation
Sound this out as "to salio", pushing the stress onto "sa" so it doesn't sound flat.
Grammar notes
το σάλιο is neuter. Its plural is σάλια.
Example sentence
Το σάλιο σας βοηθά να αρχίσετε να αφομοιώνετε τα τρόφιμα.
To salio sas voitha na archisete na afomoionete ta trofima.
Saliva helps you begin to digest food.
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How to remember το σάλιο
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- thigh ο μηρός
- shin η κνήμη
- heel η φτέρνα
- toe το δάχτυλο του ποδιού
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Questions about το σάλιο
How do you pronounce το σάλιο?
Sound this out as "to salio", pushing the stress onto "sa" so it doesn't sound flat.
Is το σάλιο masculine or feminine?
το σάλιο is neuter. το σάλιο is neuter. Its plural is σάλια.
How is το σάλιο used in Greek?
το σάλιο is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το σάλιο σας βοηθά να αρχίσετε να αφομοιώνετε τα τρόφιμα. (Saliva helps you begin to digest food.).
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