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How do you say "to open" in Greek?

άνοιξε

anikse

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In Greek, "to open" is άνοιξε.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced AH-NICK-seh. Stress the second syllable with a short 'ah' sound at the start, then NICK-seh.

Writing and usage

The ξ (xi) represents the 'ks' sound in one letter. The accent mark (tonos) sits on the second vowel, showing where stress lands.

Example sentence

Άνοιξε την πόρτα.

Open the door.

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How to remember άνοιξε

The 'ks' sound in the middle (ξ) is sharp and quick, matching the swift action of opening something.

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Questions about άνοιξε

How do you say "to open" in Greek?

In Greek, "to open" is άνοιξε. It is a noun.

How is άνοιξε written in Greek?

The ξ (xi) represents the 'ks' sound in one letter. The accent mark (tonos) sits on the second vowel, showing where stress lands.

How is άνοιξε used in a sentence?

Use άνοιξε as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Άνοιξε την πόρτα. (Open the door.).

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