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How do you say "scissors" in Greek?
το ψαλίδι
to psalidhi
In Greek, "scissors" is το ψαλίδι.
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Pronunciation
Say to psah-LEE-dhee with stress on second syllable. Psi (ψ) makes 'ps' sound.
Writing and usage
Psi (ψ) is a single letter making one sound. Alpha (α) lambda (λ) iota (ι) delta (δ) follow.
Example sentence
Έκοψα το χαρτί με το ψαλίδι.
I cut the paper with scissors.
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How to remember το ψαλίδι
Psalidi might relate to plucking or cutting motion, which scissors do.
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Questions about το ψαλίδι
How do you say "scissors" in Greek?
In Greek, "scissors" is το ψαλίδι. It is a noun.
How is το ψαλίδι written in Greek?
Psi (ψ) is a single letter making one sound. Alpha (α) lambda (λ) iota (ι) delta (δ) follow.
How is το ψαλίδι used in a sentence?
Use το ψαλίδι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Έκοψα το χαρτί με το ψαλίδι. (I cut the paper with scissors.).
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