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How do you say "sleet" in Greek?
το χιονόνερο
to hiononero
In Greek, "sleet" is το χιονόνερο.
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Pronunciation
Say to hee-o-NO-neh-ro with stress on the third syllable. The tau (τ) is hard 't', and the chi (χ) is a soft 'kh'.
Writing and usage
Tau (τ) at the start (neuter article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) appears three times. Nu (ν) is 'n'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.
Example sentence
χιονόνερο πέφτει.
Sleet is falling.
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How to remember το χιονόνερο
Sleet is snow mixed with water. The word combines snow and water.
Related words
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- fast γρήγορα grigora
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- seven εφτά efta
- tidy tτακτοποιημένος taktopiimenos
- wide πλατύς platis
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Questions about το χιονόνερο
How do you say "sleet" in Greek?
In Greek, "sleet" is το χιονόνερο. It is a noun.
How is το χιονόνερο written in Greek?
Tau (τ) at the start (neuter article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) appears three times. Nu (ν) is 'n'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'.
How is το χιονόνερο used in a sentence?
Use το χιονόνερο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: χιονόνερο πέφτει. (Sleet is falling.).
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