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dust in Greek

dust in Greek is σκόνη, ξεσκονίζω — dust means fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.

dust in Greek

σκόνη
noun
Pronounced: skoni
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.
ξεσκονίζω
verb
Pronounced: xeskonizo
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.

What does "dust" mean?

  1. noun Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.
    "A thick layer of dust covered the old piano."
  2. verb To wipe or brush dust off a surface.
    "She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived."
  3. verb To sprinkle a fine powder or substance over something.
    "He dusted the cake with icing sugar."
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dust in a sentence

  • A thick layer of dust covered the old piano.
  • Sunlight caught the dust drifting through the air.
  • She dusted the shelves before the guests arrived.
  • He dusted the cake with icing sugar.

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What is "dust" in Greek?

"dust" in Greek is σκόνη, ξεσκονίζω. dust means: Fine, dry particles of dirt, skin, pollen, and other matter that settle on surfaces or float in the air.

How do you pronounce σκόνη?

"dust" in Greek is σκόνη, pronounced "skoni".

How do you use "dust" in a sentence?

Example: "A thick layer of dust covered the old piano." In Greek, "dust" is σκόνη, ξεσκονίζω.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "dust": σκόνη, ξεσκονίζω.

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