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How do you say "small" in Greek?
μικρός
mikros
In Greek, "small" is μικρός.
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Pronunciation
Say MEE-kros with stress on the first syllable. The mu (μ) sounds like 'm', and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Mu (μ) is Greek 'm'. Iota (ι) is 'ee'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Sigma (σ) at the end marks the masculine form.
Example sentence
Αυτο το ζώο είναι μικρό.
This animal is small.
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How to remember μικρός
Microscope means seeing small things. Micro- is a Greek prefix meaning small.
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Questions about μικρός
How do you say "small" in Greek?
In Greek, "small" is μικρός. It is a noun.
How is μικρός written in Greek?
Mu (μ) is Greek 'm'. Iota (ι) is 'ee'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Sigma (σ) at the end marks the masculine form.
How is μικρός used in a sentence?
Use μικρός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το ζώο είναι μικρό. (This animal is small.).
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