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How do you say "support" in Greek?
το στήρηγμα
i to stirigma
In Greek, "support" is το στήρηγμα.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'to stee-REE-gma' with stress on the second syllable of stirigma. The 'st' cluster opens like in 'stop'.
Writing and usage
This word starts with 'σt', a consonant cluster common in Greek. The Greek sigma (σ) at the start of a word looks like a curved C.
Example sentence
Το στήρηγμα του γεφυριού ήταν πολύ δυνατό.
The bridge's support was very strong.
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How to remember το στήρηγμα
Stirigma comes from the Greek verb steriző, meaning to support or prop up. The root suggests something that holds things in place.
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Questions about το στήρηγμα
How do you say "support" in Greek?
In Greek, "support" is το στήρηγμα. It is a noun.
How is το στήρηγμα written in Greek?
This word starts with 'σt', a consonant cluster common in Greek. The Greek sigma (σ) at the start of a word looks like a curved C.
How is το στήρηγμα used in a sentence?
Use το στήρηγμα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το στήρηγμα του γεφυριού ήταν πολύ δυνατό. (The bridge's support was very strong.).
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