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cave in Greek

cave in Greek is σπήλαιο, σπηλιά — cave means a natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.

cave in Greek

σπήλαιο
noun
Pronounced: spilaio
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.
σπηλιά
noun
Pronounced: spilia
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

What does "cave" mean?

  1. noun A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.
    "Bats roosted deep inside the limestone cave."
  2. noun Informally, a private room or space someone retreats to (a "man cave").
    "He converted the garage into his own cave with a TV and a fridge."
  3. verb To give in or surrender, especially after resisting.
    "After hours of arguing, management finally caved and agreed to the raise."
  4. verb To collapse inward.
    "The old mine shaft caved in during the storm."
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cave in a sentence

  • Bats roosted deep inside the limestone cave.
  • Prehistoric paintings were found on the cave walls.
  • He converted the garage into his own cave with a TV and a fridge.
  • After hours of arguing, management finally caved and agreed to the raise.

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What is "cave" in Greek?

"cave" in Greek is σπήλαιο, σπηλιά. cave means: A natural hollow space underground or in the side of a cliff or hill.

How do you pronounce σπήλαιο?

"cave" in Greek is σπήλαιο, pronounced "spilaio".

How do you use "cave" in a sentence?

Example: "Bats roosted deep inside the limestone cave." In Greek, "cave" is σπήλαιο, σπηλιά.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "cave": σπήλαιο, σπηλιά.

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