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How do you say "switch" in Greek?
ο διακόπτης
o diakoptis
In Greek, "switch" is ο διακόπτης (o diakoptis).
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Pronunciation
Read it aloud as "o diakoptis" and native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the little "o" in front just marks it as a masculine noun, so don't skip over it.
Grammar notes
ο διακόπτης is masculine. Its plural is διακόπτες.
Example sentence
Έσβησε τον διακόπτη των φώτων.
Έsvise ton diakopti ton foton.
She flicked the light switch off.
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How to remember ο διακόπτης
Hold onto the switch in "She flicked the light switch off." as your cue: "o diakoptis" leans on a sound close to "diakoptis".
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Questions about ο διακόπτης
How do you pronounce ο διακόπτης?
Read it aloud as "o diakoptis" and native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the little "o" in front just marks it as a masculine noun, so don't skip over it.
Is ο διακόπτης masculine or feminine?
ο διακόπτης is masculine. ο διακόπτης is masculine. Its plural is διακόπτες.
How is ο διακόπτης used in Greek?
ο διακόπτης is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έσβησε τον διακόπτη των φώτων. (She flicked the light switch off.).
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