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How do you say "to wait" in Greek?
περίμενε
perimene
In Greek, "to wait" is περίμενε.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced peh-REE-meh-neh. Stress on REE. Pi (π) and epsilon (ε) start.
Writing and usage
Pi (π) starts. Epsilon (ε) opens it. Rho (ρ) makes the 'r'. Iota (ι) makes the 'i' sound.
Example sentence
Περίμενε εδώ.
Wait here.
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How to remember περίμενε
Perimene relates to the ancient Greek concept of waiting or staying.
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Questions about περίμενε
How do you say "to wait" in Greek?
In Greek, "to wait" is περίμενε. It is a noun.
How is περίμενε written in Greek?
Pi (π) starts. Epsilon (ε) opens it. Rho (ρ) makes the 'r'. Iota (ι) makes the 'i' sound.
How is περίμενε used in a sentence?
Use περίμενε as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Περίμενε εδώ. (Wait here.).
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