How do you say "spend" in Greek?

ξοδεύω

xodeyo

Verb Noun

In Greek, "spend" is ξοδεύω (xodeyo).

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Pronunciation

Speak it as "xodeyo", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Περνάμε το Σαββατοκύριακο στο σπίτι.

Pername to Savvatokyriako sto spiti.

We spend the weekend at home.

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How to remember ξοδεύω

The Greek for 'spend' starts with 'xo' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'spend' and it should stick.

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Questions about ξοδεύω

How do you pronounce ξοδεύω?

Speak it as "xodeyo", keeping the second syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.

Is ξοδεύω formal or casual?

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

How is ξοδεύω used in Greek?

ξοδεύω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Περνάμε το Σαββατοκύριακο στο σπίτι. (We spend the weekend at home.).

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