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How do you say "sofa" in Greek?
ο καναπές
o kanapes
In Greek, "sofa" is ο καναπές.
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Pronunciation
Stress the second syllable: kah-nah-PESS. The final 's' is soft.
Writing and usage
Kanapes uses 'ν' (nu) and ends in masculine 'ες'. The word comes from Turkish origin.
Example sentence
Κάθεται στον καναπέ.
She sits on the sofa.
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How to remember ο καναπές
Canapes (small snacks) sound like kanapes but are different. A sofa is a long seat.
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Questions about ο καναπές
How do you say "sofa" in Greek?
In Greek, "sofa" is ο καναπές. It is a noun.
How is ο καναπές written in Greek?
Kanapes uses 'ν' (nu) and ends in masculine 'ες'. The word comes from Turkish origin.
How is ο καναπές used in a sentence?
Use ο καναπές as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Κάθεται στον καναπέ. (She sits on the sofa.).
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