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How do you say "sand" in Greek?
η άμμος
i amos
In Greek, "sand" is η άμμος.
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Pronunciation
Stress the first syllable: AH-mos. The final 'os' is short and light.
Writing and usage
Ammos is a short, simple word. The accent mark shows stress on the first vowel.
Example sentence
Τα παιδιά έπαιξαν στην άμμο.
The children played in the sand.
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How to remember η άμμος
Sand is ammos. Deserts are sandy ammo-filled wastelands.
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Questions about η άμμος
How do you say "sand" in Greek?
In Greek, "sand" is η άμμος. It is a noun.
How is η άμμος written in Greek?
Ammos is a short, simple word. The accent mark shows stress on the first vowel.
How is η άμμος used in a sentence?
Use η άμμος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Τα παιδιά έπαιξαν στην άμμο. (The children played in the sand.).
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