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How do you say "soft" in Greek?
μαλακός
malakos
In Greek, "soft" is μαλακός.
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Pronunciation
Say mah-lah-KOS with stress on the last syllable. The mu (μ) sounds like 'm', and the lambda (λ) is 'l'.
Writing and usage
Mu (μ) is 'm'. Lambda (λ) is 'l'. Alpha (α) appears twice, sounding like 'ah' each time. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'.
Example sentence
Αυτο το υλικό είναι μαλακό.
This material is soft.
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How to remember μαλακός
Soft things are pliable and flexible. The Greek root relates to softness and malleability.
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Questions about μαλακός
How do you say "soft" in Greek?
In Greek, "soft" is μαλακός. It is a noun.
How is μαλακός written in Greek?
Mu (μ) is 'm'. Lambda (λ) is 'l'. Alpha (α) appears twice, sounding like 'ah' each time. Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'.
How is μαλακός used in a sentence?
Use μαλακός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτο το υλικό είναι μαλακό. (This material is soft.).
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