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How do you say "yellow" in Greek?
κίτρινο
kitrino
In Greek, "yellow" is κίτρινο.
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Pronunciation
Say KEE-tree-no with stress on the second syllable. The kappa (κ) is hard 'k', and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Iota (ι) appears twice. Accent on the kappa (κ).
Example sentence
Τα λουλούδια είναι κίτρινα.
The flowers are yellow.
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How to remember κίτρινο
Yellow is the color of the sun. Citrine stones are yellow.
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Questions about κίτρινο
How do you say "yellow" in Greek?
In Greek, "yellow" is κίτρινο. It is a noun.
How is κίτρινο written in Greek?
Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Rho (ρ) is rolled 'r'. Iota (ι) appears twice. Accent on the kappa (κ).
How is κίτρινο used in a sentence?
Use κίτρινο as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Τα λουλούδια είναι κίτρινα. (The flowers are yellow.).
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