How do you say "swim" in Greek?

κολυμπάω

kolubao

Verb Noun

In Greek, "swim" is κολυμπάω (kolubao).

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Pronunciation

Sound this out as "kolubao", pushing the stress onto "lu" so it doesn't sound flat.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Της αρέσει να κολυμπάει στη θάλασσα.

Tis aresei na kolubaei sti thalassa.

She likes to swim in the sea.

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How to remember κολυμπάω

Repeat "lu" out loud and picture κολυμπάω right as you say it, so the two fuse together.

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Questions about κολυμπάω

How do you pronounce κολυμπάω?

Sound this out as "kolubao", pushing the stress onto "lu" so it doesn't sound flat.

Is κολυμπάω formal or casual?

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

How is κολυμπάω used in Greek?

κολυμπάω is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Της αρέσει να κολυμπάει στη θάλασσα. (She likes to swim in the sea.).

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