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How do you say "wide" in Greek?
πλατύς
platis
In Greek, "wide" is πλατύς.
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Pronunciation
Say PLAH-tees with stress on the first syllable. The pi (π) is hard 'p', and the lambda (λ) is 'l'.
Writing and usage
Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Lambda (λ) is 'l'. Alpha (α) is 'ah'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'ee' here.
Example sentence
Αυτη η δρόμος είναι πλατύ.
This street is wide.
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How to remember πλατύς
Wide places are broad and spacious. Platform comes from the same root.
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Questions about πλατύς
How do you say "wide" in Greek?
In Greek, "wide" is πλατύς. It is a noun.
How is πλατύς written in Greek?
Pi (π) is hard 'p'. Lambda (λ) is 'l'. Alpha (α) is 'ah'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Upsilon (υ) sounds like 'ee' here.
How is πλατύς used in a sentence?
Use πλατύς as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αυτη η δρόμος είναι πλατύ. (This street is wide.).
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