How do you say "thick" in Greek?

παχύ

pachy

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "thick" is παχύ (pachy).

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Pronunciation

Break "pachy" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.

Grammar notes

παχύ is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Έκοψε μια χοντρή φέτα ψωμί.

Έkopse mia chontri feta psomi.

He cut a thick slice of bread.

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How to remember παχύ

The middle of 'pachy' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'pa' — tie it to an image of 'thick' and the pair will resurface together.

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Questions about παχύ

How do you pronounce παχύ?

Break "pachy" down slowly and you'll notice the second syllable pulls more weight than the rest.

Is παχύ formal or casual?

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

How is παχύ used in Greek?

παχύ is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Έκοψε μια χοντρή φέτα ψωμί. (He cut a thick slice of bread.).

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