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How do you say "sleep" in Greek?
κοιμάμαι
koimamai
In Greek, "sleep" is κοιμάμαι (koimamai).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "koimamai" is spoken with the second syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
κοιμάμαι is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Τα μωρά κοιμούνται το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της ημέρας.
Ta mora koimoyntai to megalytero meros tis imeras.
Babies sleep most of the day.
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How to remember κοιμάμαι
The middle of 'koimamai' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'koi' — tie it to an image of 'sleep' and the pair will resurface together.
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Questions about κοιμάμαι
How do you pronounce κοιμάμαι?
The transliteration "koimamai" is spoken with the second syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is κοιμάμαι formal or casual?
κοιμάμαι is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is κοιμάμαι used in Greek?
κοιμάμαι is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Τα μωρά κοιμούνται το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της ημέρας. (Babies sleep most of the day.).
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