How do you say "thin" in Greek?

λεπτός

leptos

Adjective Noun

In Greek, "thin" is λεπτός (leptos).

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Pronunciation

When you say "leptos", let your voice rise slightly on the second syllable before settling back down.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Ο πάγος στη λίμνη είναι πολύ λεπτός.

O pagos sti limni einai poly leptos.

The ice on the pond is too thin.

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How to remember λεπτός

Exaggerate the 'le' sound when practicing 'leptos'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.

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Questions about λεπτός

How do you pronounce λεπτός?

When you say "leptos", let your voice rise slightly on the second syllable before settling back down.

Is λεπτός formal or casual?

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

How is λεπτός used in Greek?

λεπτός is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ο πάγος στη λίμνη είναι πολύ λεπτός. (The ice on the pond is too thin.).

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