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How do you say "what do you do" in Greek?
Τι κάνεις
Ti kaneis
In Greek, "what do you do" is Τι κάνεις (Ti kaneis).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "Ti kaneis" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.
Grammar notes
Τι κάνεις is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
what do you do
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How to remember Τι κάνεις
The opening sound 'ti' in 'Ti kaneis' is the handle to grab onto; attach a tiny scene of 'what do you do' to that sound and recall gets easier.
Related words
- congratulations τα συγχαρητήρια
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- where is the nearest hospital Πού είναι το πλησιέστερο νοσοκομείο
- can you help me Μπορείτε να με βοηθήσετε
- i am lost Είμαι χαμένος
- what time is it τι ώρα είναι
- i would like a table for two Θα ήθελα ένα τραπέζι για δύο
- the bill please Το νομοσχέδιο παρακαλώ
- where is the bathroom Πού είναι το μπάνιο
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Questions about Τι κάνεις
How do you pronounce Τι κάνεις?
Sound it out as "Ti kaneis" — English speakers often want to flatten the stress, but leaning into the second syllable gets it right.
Is Τι κάνεις formal or casual?
Τι κάνεις is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Τι κάνεις used in Greek?
Τι κάνεις is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (what do you do).
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