How do you say "smell" in Greek?

μυρίζω

murizo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "smell" is μυρίζω (murizo).

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Pronunciation

It comes out close to "murizo" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "ri" rather than the start.

Grammar notes

μυρίζω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Μπορώ να μυρίσω φρέσκο ψωμί.

Boro na muriso fresko psomi.

I can smell fresh bread.

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How to remember μυρίζω

Notice how "ri" almost echoes an everyday English sound, then anchor that echo to μυρίζω.

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Questions about μυρίζω

How do you pronounce μυρίζω?

It comes out close to "murizo" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "ri" rather than the start.

Is μυρίζω formal or casual?

μυρίζω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is μυρίζω used in Greek?

μυρίζω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Μπορώ να μυρίσω φρέσκο ψωμί. (I can smell fresh bread.).

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