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How do you say "salty" in Greek?
αλμυρός
almuros
In Greek, "salty" is αλμυρός (almuros).
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Pronunciation
This word transliterates to "almuros", with a clear accent on the third syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Grammar notes
αλμυρός is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Η σούπα ήταν λίγο πολύ αλμυρή.
i soypa itan ligo poly almuri.
The soup was a little too salty.
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How to remember αλμυρός
The opening sound 'alm' in 'almuros' is the handle to grab onto; attach a tiny scene of 'salty' to that sound and recall gets easier.
Related words
- soup η σούπα
- stew το στιφάδο
- salad η σαλάτα
- pasta τα ζυμαρικά
- noodle το νουντλς
- dumpling το ζυμαρικό
- sausage το λουκάνικο
- bacon το μπέικον
- ham το ζαμπόν
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Questions about αλμυρός
How do you pronounce αλμυρός?
This word transliterates to "almuros", with a clear accent on the third syllable that shapes its whole sound.
Is αλμυρός formal or casual?
αλμυρός is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is αλμυρός used in Greek?
αλμυρός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Η σούπα ήταν λίγο πολύ αλμυρή. (The soup was a little too salty.).
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