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How do you say "to take off" in Greek?

βγάλεις

vgalis

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "to take off" is βγάλεις.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced VGAH-lis. Stress on VGAH. The 'vg' combination is unusual but represents beta-gamma.

Writing and usage

Beta (β) before gamma (γ) creates the 'vg' sound cluster. The α (alpha) is the stressed vowel.

Example sentence

Βγάλεις το παλτό.

You take off the coat.

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How to remember βγάλεις

Vgalis sounds abrupt, matching the swift action of removing or taking off clothing or items.

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Questions about βγάλεις

How do you say "to take off" in Greek?

In Greek, "to take off" is βγάλεις. It is a noun.

How is βγάλεις written in Greek?

Beta (β) before gamma (γ) creates the 'vg' sound cluster. The α (alpha) is the stressed vowel.

How is βγάλεις used in a sentence?

Use βγάλεις as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Βγάλεις το παλτό. (You take off the coat.).

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