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How do you say "squat" in Greek?
κάθομαι οκλαδόν
kathomai okladon
In Greek, "squat" is κάθομαι οκλαδόν (kathomai okladon).
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Pronunciation
Try "kathomai okladon" out loud — the sixth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Grammar notes
κάθομαι οκλαδόν is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Κάθεται οκλαδόν για να πάρει το κουτί.
Kathetai okladon gia na parei to koyti.
She squats to pick up the box.
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How to remember κάθομαι οκλαδόν
The middle of 'kathomai okladon' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'ka' — tie it to an image of 'squat' and the pair will resurface together.
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Questions about κάθομαι οκλαδόν
How do you pronounce κάθομαι οκλαδόν?
Try "kathomai okladon" out loud — the sixth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Is κάθομαι οκλαδόν formal or casual?
κάθομαι οκλαδόν is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is κάθομαι οκλαδόν used in Greek?
κάθομαι οκλαδόν is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Κάθεται οκλαδόν για να πάρει το κουτί. (She squats to pick up the box.).
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