Learn how to write ευ (épsilon ípsilon)
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| Do you know how to write the 'ev' or 'ef' sound used in 'evyenikós,' meaning 'kind,' and 'efhí,' meaning 'wish?' This vowel combination is ευ (épsilon ípsilon). Get your pen and paper ready! |
| ευ (ev or ef) |
| It's pronounced as 'ev' or 'ef,' depending on the letter that follows. If the next letter is a vowel or a voiced consonant (γ, δ, ζ, λ, μ, ν, ρ), it is pronounced as 'ev,' and if the next letter is a voiceless consonant (θ, κ, ξ, π, σ, τ, φ, χ) it is pronounced as 'ef.' |
| Here is how you write the uppercase vowel combination épsilon ípsilon. |
| ΕΥ |
| And here's the lowercase vowel combination épsilon ípsilon. |
| ευ |
| Now, let's practice. |
| Write ευ (épsilon ípsilon) for each of these words. |
| ευχαριστώ (efharistó) thank you |
| ευχή (efhí) wish |
| ευγενικός (evyenikós) kind |
| Let's review! Do you remember how to write ευ (épsilon ípsilon) in Greek? |
| ευ ευ |
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