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How do you say "to try" in Greek?

δοκίμασε

dhokimase

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In Greek, "to try" is δοκίμασε.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced dhok-EE-mah-seh. Stress on EE. Delta (δ) makes the 'dh' sound.

Writing and usage

Delta (δ) starts. Omicron (ο) makes the short 'o'. Kappa (κ) makes 'k'. Iota makes the stressed 'i'.

Example sentence

Δοκίμασε το φαγητό.

Try the food.

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How to remember δοκίμασε

Dhokimase relates to 'dokime', meaning test or trial in Greek.

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Questions about δοκίμασε

How do you say "to try" in Greek?

In Greek, "to try" is δοκίμασε. It is a noun.

How is δοκίμασε written in Greek?

Delta (δ) starts. Omicron (ο) makes the short 'o'. Kappa (κ) makes 'k'. Iota makes the stressed 'i'.

How is δοκίμασε used in a sentence?

Use δοκίμασε as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Δοκίμασε το φαγητό. (Try the food.).

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