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How do you say "volunteer" in Greek?
ο εθελοντής
o ethelondis
In Greek, "volunteer" is ο εθελοντής.
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Pronunciation
Stress the final syllable: eh-tha-lon-DEES. The 'th' is soft, as in 'thin'.
Writing and usage
The word contains 'θ' (theta) which Greek uses exclusively for the 'th' sound. Final accent marks always fall on the last syllable in this word.
Example sentence
Ο εθελοντής βοήθησε στο νοσοκομείο.
The volunteer helped at the hospital.
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How to remember ο εθελοντής
Volunteer means willing. The 'eth-' root relates to willingness and choice in Greek.
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Questions about ο εθελοντής
How do you say "volunteer" in Greek?
In Greek, "volunteer" is ο εθελοντής. It is a noun.
How is ο εθελοντής written in Greek?
The word contains 'θ' (theta) which Greek uses exclusively for the 'th' sound. Final accent marks always fall on the last syllable in this word.
How is ο εθελοντής used in a sentence?
Use ο εθελοντής as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο εθελοντής βοήθησε στο νοσοκομείο. (The volunteer helped at the hospital.).
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