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How do you say "wheat" in Greek?
το σιτάρι
to sitari
In Greek, "wheat" is το σιτάρι.
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Pronunciation
Say 'to si-TA-ri' with stress on the second syllable. The initial 'i' is the neuter article.
Writing and usage
Sigma (σ) looks like a rounded 'c'. The accent mark sits above the 'a' (á), marking where you stress the word.
Example sentence
Ο αγρότης καλλιεργούσε σιτάρι το καλοκαίρι.
The farmer cultivated wheat in summer.
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How to remember το σιτάρι
Sitari comes from sitos, an ancient Greek word for grain or wheat. This root appears in 'parasites,' literally 'beside the grain'.
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Questions about το σιτάρι
How do you say "wheat" in Greek?
In Greek, "wheat" is το σιτάρι. It is a noun.
How is το σιτάρι written in Greek?
Sigma (σ) looks like a rounded 'c'. The accent mark sits above the 'a' (á), marking where you stress the word.
How is το σιτάρι used in a sentence?
Use το σιτάρι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο αγρότης καλλιεργούσε σιτάρι το καλοκαίρι. (The farmer cultivated wheat in summer.).
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