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How do you say "stumble" in Greek?
σκοντάφτω
skontafto
In Greek, "stumble" is σκοντάφτω (skontafto).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "skontafto" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.
Grammar notes
σκοντάφτω is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Σκόνταψε και άρχισε να σκοντάφτει.
Skontapse kai archise na skontaftei.
He tripped and began to stumble.
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How to remember σκοντάφτω
Exaggerate the 'sko' sound when practicing 'skontafto'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.
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Questions about σκοντάφτω
How do you pronounce σκοντάφτω?
Sound it out as "skontafto" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.
Is σκοντάφτω formal or casual?
σκοντάφτω is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is σκοντάφτω used in Greek?
σκοντάφτω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Σκόνταψε και άρχισε να σκοντάφτει. (He tripped and began to stumble.).
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