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battle in Greek

battle in Greek is μάχη, αγώνας, μάχομαι — battle means a fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.

battle in Greek

μάχη
noun
Pronounced: machi
(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.
μάχη
noun
Pronounced: machi
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
αγώνας
noun
Pronounced: agonas
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.
μάχομαι
verb
Pronounced: machomai
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight

What does "battle" mean?

  1. noun A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.
    "The battle raged for three days before either side retreated."
  2. noun A prolonged, difficult struggle or contest of any kind.
    "She fought a long battle with illness."
  3. verb To fight or struggle against someone or something.
    "Firefighters battled the blaze for hours."
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battle in a sentence

  • The battle raged for three days before either side retreated.
  • She fought a long battle with illness.
  • The two companies are locked in a legal battle over the patent.
  • Firefighters battled the blaze for hours.

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What is "battle" in Greek?

"battle" in Greek is μάχη, αγώνας, μάχομαι. battle means: A fight between opposing armed forces, especially as part of a larger war.

How do you pronounce μάχη?

"battle" in Greek is μάχη, pronounced "machi".

How do you use "battle" in a sentence?

Example: "The battle raged for three days before either side retreated." In Greek, "battle" is μάχη, αγώνας, μάχομαι.

Are there other ways to say "battle" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "battle": μάχη, αγώνας, μάχομαι.

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