How do you say "save" in Greek?

εξοικονομώ

exoikonomo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "save" is εξοικονομώ (exoikonomo).

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Pronunciation

This word transliterates to "exoikonomo", with a clear accent on the fifth syllable that shapes its whole sound.

Grammar notes

εξοικονομώ is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Προσπαθώ να εξοικονομώ λίγα χρήματα κάθε μήνα.

Prospatho na exoikonomo liga chrimata kathe mina.

I try to save a little money each month.

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How to remember εξοικονομώ

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Questions about εξοικονομώ

How do you pronounce εξοικονομώ?

This word transliterates to "exoikonomo", with a clear accent on the fifth syllable that shapes its whole sound.

Is εξοικονομώ formal or casual?

εξοικονομώ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is εξοικονομώ used in Greek?

εξοικονομώ is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Προσπαθώ να εξοικονομώ λίγα χρήματα κάθε μήνα. (I try to save a little money each month.).

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