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How do you say "shelf" in Greek?
το ράφι
to rafi
In Greek, "shelf" is το ράφι.
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Pronunciation
Stress the first syllable: RAH-fee. The final 'i' is light.
Writing and usage
Rafi uses 'ρ' (rho) which rolls, and ends in neuter 'ι'. Simple, commonly-used word.
Example sentence
Το κιβώτιο ήταν στο ράφι.
The box was on the shelf.
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How to remember το ράφι
Raffia and raft both relate to structure. Shelves are like rafts holding items.
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Questions about το ράφι
How do you say "shelf" in Greek?
In Greek, "shelf" is το ράφι. It is a noun.
How is το ράφι written in Greek?
Rafi uses 'ρ' (rho) which rolls, and ends in neuter 'ι'. Simple, commonly-used word.
How is το ράφι used in a sentence?
Use το ράφι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κιβώτιο ήταν στο ράφι. (The box was on the shelf.).
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