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How do you say "slow" in Greek?
αργός
argos
In Greek, "slow" is αργός.
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Pronunciation
Say AHR-gos with stress on the first syllable. The alpha (α) sounds like 'ah', and the rho (ρ) rolls gently.
Writing and usage
Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) starts the word. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
Example sentence
περπατάω αργά.
I walk slowly.
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How to remember αργός
Argonauts took a long journey slowly. The root suggests ships moving deliberately.
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Questions about αργός
How do you say "slow" in Greek?
In Greek, "slow" is αργός. It is a noun.
How is αργός written in Greek?
Alpha (α) with an accent mark (ά) starts the word. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Omicron (ο) is short 'o'.
How is αργός used in a sentence?
Use αργός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: περπατάω αργά. (I walk slowly.).
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