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How do you say "to rest" in Greek?
ξεκουραστείς
ksekurastis
In Greek, "to rest" is ξεκουραστείς.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ksek-oo-RAH-stis. Stress on RAH. The initial 'ks' comes from xi (ξ).
Writing and usage
Xi (ξ) at the start makes 'ks'. Kappa (κ) appears again in the middle. The stress accent sits on the alpha.
Example sentence
Ξεκουραστείς το απόγευμα.
You will rest in the afternoon.
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How to remember ξεκουραστείς
Xekurastis contains 'kura', related to relaxing or resting in Greek.
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Questions about ξεκουραστείς
How do you say "to rest" in Greek?
In Greek, "to rest" is ξεκουραστείς. It is a noun.
How is ξεκουραστείς written in Greek?
Xi (ξ) at the start makes 'ks'. Kappa (κ) appears again in the middle. The stress accent sits on the alpha.
How is ξεκουραστείς used in a sentence?
Use ξεκουραστείς as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ξεκουραστείς το απόγευμα. (You will rest in the afternoon.).
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