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How do you say "what is this called" in Greek?
Πώς λέγεται αυτό
Pos legetai auto
In Greek, "what is this called" is Πώς λέγεται αυτό (Pos legetai auto).
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Pronunciation
Try "Pos legetai auto" out loud — the sixth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Grammar notes
Πώς λέγεται αυτό is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
what is this called
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How to remember Πώς λέγεται αυτό
Notice how 'po' sits inside 'Pos legetai auto' — pair it with a quick mental snapshot of 'what is this called' happening right as you say it.
Related words
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- i would like to order Θα ήθελα να παραγγείλω
- is there a discount υπάρχει έκπτωση
- where can i buy tickets Πού μπορώ να αγοράσω εισιτήρια
- what time does it open τι ώρα ανοίγει
- what time does it close τι ώρα κλείνει
- can i have the menu Μπορώ να έχω το μενού
- is it far from here Είναι μακριά από εδώ
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Questions about Πώς λέγεται αυτό
How do you pronounce Πώς λέγεται αυτό?
Try "Pos legetai auto" out loud — the sixth syllable takes the punch, similar to how English stresses key syllables in longer words.
Is Πώς λέγεται αυτό formal or casual?
Πώς λέγεται αυτό is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Πώς λέγεται αυτό used in Greek?
Πώς λέγεται αυτό is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (what is this called).
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