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How do you say "to answer (the phone)" in Greek?
σήκωσε
sikose
In Greek, "to answer (the phone)" is σήκωσε.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SEE-koh-seh. Stress on SEE. Sigma (σ) makes the initial 's' sound.
Writing and usage
Sigma (σ) at the start. Kappa (κ) makes 'k'. The ω (omega) is a long 'o' sound.
Example sentence
Σήκωσε το τηλέφωνο.
Answer the phone.
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How to remember σήκωσε
Sikose describes the motion of picking up a phone to answer it.
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Questions about σήκωσε
How do you say "to answer (the phone)" in Greek?
In Greek, "to answer (the phone)" is σήκωσε. It is a noun.
How is σήκωσε written in Greek?
Sigma (σ) at the start. Kappa (κ) makes 'k'. The ω (omega) is a long 'o' sound.
How is σήκωσε used in a sentence?
Use σήκωσε as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Σήκωσε το τηλέφωνο. (Answer the phone.).
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