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How do you say "water please" in Greek?
νερό παρακαλώ
nero parakalo
In Greek, "water please" is νερό παρακαλώ (nero parakalo).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "nero parakalo" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the sixth syllable gets it right.
Grammar notes
νερό παρακαλώ is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
water please
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How to remember νερό παρακαλώ
Exaggerate the 'ne' sound when practicing 'nero parakalo'; over-pronouncing it now makes the real, faster version easier to recall.
Related words
- i would like to order this Θα ήθελα να παραγγείλω αυτό
- can i see the menu Μπορώ να δω το μενού
- whats good here Τι καλό υπάρχει εδώ
- im allergic to nuts Είμαι αλλεργικός στους ξηρούς καρπούς
- i dont eat meat Δεν τρώω κρέας
- is this spicy είναι αυτό πικάντικο
- can i get this to go Μπορώ να το κάνω αυτό
- one more please Ένα ακόμα παρακαλώ
- can we split the bill Μπορούμε να μοιράσουμε τον λογαριασμό
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Questions about νερό παρακαλώ
How do you pronounce νερό παρακαλώ?
Sound it out as "nero parakalo" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the sixth syllable gets it right.
Is νερό παρακαλώ formal or casual?
νερό παρακαλώ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is νερό παρακαλώ used in Greek?
νερό παρακαλώ is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (water please).
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"Water please" in other languages
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