Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "van" in Greek?
το βαν
to van
In Greek, "van" is το βαν (to van).
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Pronunciation
Try "to van" for the sound, since it's short enough that you can say it in one even breath, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το βαν is neuter. Its plural is φορτηγά.
Example sentence
Φόρτωσαν το βαν με κουτιά.
Fortosan to van me koytia.
They loaded the van with boxes.
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How to remember το βαν
Link the sound "to van" to that van; say it like "van" and the meaning follows.
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- boat το σκάφος
- ferry το πλοίο
- submarine το υποβρύχιο
- train το τρένο
- subway το μετρό
- tram το τραμ
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Questions about το βαν
How do you pronounce το βαν?
Try "to van" for the sound, since it's short enough that you can say it in one even breath, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το βαν masculine or feminine?
το βαν is neuter. το βαν is neuter. Its plural is φορτηγά.
How is το βαν used in Greek?
το βαν is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Φόρτωσαν το βαν με κουτιά. (They loaded the van with boxes.).
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