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How do you say "to turn on (a light)" in Greek?
άναψε
anapse
In Greek, "to turn on (a light)" is άναψε.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced AH-nap-seh. Stress on NAP, the middle syllable.
Writing and usage
Alpha (α) starts with a short 'a' sound. Nu (ν) makes the 'n'. Psi (ψ) represents 'ps' in one letter.
Example sentence
Άναψε το φως.
Turn on the light.
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How to remember άναψε
Anapse sounds like you are turning something on abruptly.
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Questions about άναψε
How do you say "to turn on (a light)" in Greek?
In Greek, "to turn on (a light)" is άναψε. It is a noun.
How is άναψε written in Greek?
Alpha (α) starts with a short 'a' sound. Nu (ν) makes the 'n'. Psi (ψ) represents 'ps' in one letter.
How is άναψε used in a sentence?
Use άναψε as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Άναψε το φως. (Turn on the light.).
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