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How do you say "short" in Greek?
κοντός
kontos
In Greek, "short" is κοντός.
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Pronunciation
Say KON-tos with stress on the first syllable. The kappa (κ) is a hard 'k', and the omicron (ο) is a short 'o'.
Writing and usage
Kappa (κ) is Greek 'k'. Omicron (ο) is the short 'o' (not omega ω which is longer). Tau (τ) is hard 't'.
Example sentence
Είμαι κοντός.
I am short.
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How to remember κοντός
Think of a short, compact container. Short things are concentrated.
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Questions about κοντός
How do you say "short" in Greek?
In Greek, "short" is κοντός. It is a noun.
How is κοντός written in Greek?
Kappa (κ) is Greek 'k'. Omicron (ο) is the short 'o' (not omega ω which is longer). Tau (τ) is hard 't'.
How is κοντός used in a sentence?
Use κοντός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Είμαι κοντός. (I am short.).
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