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τι

what /ti/

pronounA1#14 most common

Also: that, which, who

Example sentences

Τι κάνεις;
What are you doing?
Τι θέλεις να φάμε;
What do you want to eat?
Τι ώρα είναι τώρα;
What time is it now?
Δεν ξέρω τι να πω.
I don't know what to say.
Μπορείς να μου πεις τι σκέφτεσαι;
Can you tell me what you are thinking?
Τι είναι αυτό το βιβλίο που διαβάζεις;
What is that book you are reading?

Word family

τίποταnothing
τιwhat
τιςsomeone
τίthing

Etymology

The Greek word 'τι' translates to 'what' in English and is used to inquire about identity or nature. Its usage has persisted through centuries in various forms of the Greek language.

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