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How do you say "sweet" in Greek?
γλυκό
gluko
In Greek, "sweet" is γλυκό (gluko).
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Pronunciation
Read "gluko" aloud slowly at first, letting the second syllable carry a touch more weight than its neighbors.
Grammar notes
γλυκό is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Το μάνγκο είναι ώριμο και γλυκό.
To mangko einai orimo kai gluko.
The mango is ripe and sweet.
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How to remember γλυκό
The Greek for 'sweet' starts with 'glu' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'sweet' and it should stick.
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Questions about γλυκό
How do you pronounce γλυκό?
Read "gluko" aloud slowly at first, letting the second syllable carry a touch more weight than its neighbors.
Is γλυκό formal or casual?
γλυκό is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is γλυκό used in Greek?
γλυκό is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Το μάνγκο είναι ώριμο και γλυκό. (The mango is ripe and sweet.).
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