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How do you say "to be" in Greek?

είμαι

ime

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In Greek, "to be" is είμαι.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced EE-meh with stress on the single vowel. Short and punchy.

Writing and usage

Ime uses iota, mu, alpha, iota. Three of four letters are vowels.

Example sentence

Είμαι Έλληνας.

I am Greek.

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How to remember είμαι

Ime is the first person of the verb 'to be'. It's a fundamental Greek word.

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Questions about είμαι

How do you say "to be" in Greek?

In Greek, "to be" is είμαι. It is a noun.

How is είμαι written in Greek?

Ime uses iota, mu, alpha, iota. Three of four letters are vowels.

How is είμαι used in a sentence?

Use είμαι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Είμαι Έλληνας. (I am Greek.).

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