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How do you say "silk" in Greek?
το μετάξι
to metaxi
In Greek, "silk" is το μετάξι (to metaxi).
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Pronunciation
Say it roughly as "to metaxi", leaning a little harder on the "ta" part rather than rushing through the whole word.
Grammar notes
το μετάξι is neuter. Its plural is μεταξωτά.
Example sentence
Το κασκόλ ήταν φτιαγμένο από λείο μετάξι.
To kaskol itan ftiagmeno apo leio metaxi.
The scarf was made of smooth silk.
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How to remember το μετάξι
Turn "to metaxi" into a tiny story in your head, with το μετάξι as the main character.
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Questions about το μετάξι
How do you pronounce το μετάξι?
Say it roughly as "to metaxi", leaning a little harder on the "ta" part rather than rushing through the whole word.
Is το μετάξι masculine or feminine?
το μετάξι is neuter. το μετάξι is neuter. Its plural is μεταξωτά.
How is το μετάξι used in Greek?
το μετάξι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το κασκόλ ήταν φτιαγμένο από λείο μετάξι. (The scarf was made of smooth silk.).
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