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How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Greek?
να γυρίσεις
na yirisis
In Greek, "to turn (an object)" is να γυρίσεις.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced nah yee-REE-sis. Stress on REE. Gamma (γ) makes the 'y' sound.
Writing and usage
Gamma (γ) followed by upsilon (υ) makes 'y'. Rho (ρ) makes the 'r'. Iota appears twice for vowel sounds.
Example sentence
Να γυρίσεις το κύπελλο.
Turn the cup.
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How to remember να γυρίσεις
Girisis comes from 'gyro', which in English now means spinning or turning.
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Questions about να γυρίσεις
How do you say "to turn (an object)" in Greek?
In Greek, "to turn (an object)" is να γυρίσεις. It is a noun.
How is να γυρίσεις written in Greek?
Gamma (γ) followed by upsilon (υ) makes 'y'. Rho (ρ) makes the 'r'. Iota appears twice for vowel sounds.
How is να γυρίσεις used in a sentence?
Use να γυρίσεις as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Να γυρίσεις το κύπελλο. (Turn the cup.).
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