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How do you say "water" in Greek?
νερό
nero
In Greek, "water" is νερό.
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Pronunciation
Say 'NE-ro' with stress on the first syllable. Nero comes from ancient Greek with the accent on the first vowel.
Writing and usage
Nero uses nu (ν) for 'n' and epsilon (ε) for 'e'. Despite seeming simple, it's a fundamental ancient Greek word.
Example sentence
Το νερό ήταν πολύ κρύο.
The water was very cold.
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How to remember νερό
Nero is one of the oldest Greek words still in use. Nereid (sea nymph) comes from the same root.
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Questions about νερό
How do you say "water" in Greek?
In Greek, "water" is νερό. It is a noun.
How is νερό written in Greek?
Nero uses nu (ν) for 'n' and epsilon (ε) for 'e'. Despite seeming simple, it's a fundamental ancient Greek word.
How is νερό used in a sentence?
Use νερό as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το νερό ήταν πολύ κρύο. (The water was very cold.).
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