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How do you say "tape measure" in Greek?
μετροταινία
metrotainia
In Greek, "tape measure" is μετροταινία (metrotainia).
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Pronunciation
Try "metrotainia" out loud — the fourth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Grammar notes
μετροταινία is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
tape measure
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How to remember μετροταινία
The middle of 'metrotainia' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'me' — tie it to an image of 'tape measure' and the pair will resurface together.
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Questions about μετροταινία
How do you pronounce μετροταινία?
Try "metrotainia" out loud — the fourth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Is μετροταινία formal or casual?
μετροταινία is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is μετροταινία used in Greek?
μετροταινία is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (tape measure).
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