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engine in Greek

engine in Greek is μηχανή, κινητήρας — engine means a machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.

engine in Greek

μηχανή
noun
Pronounced: michani
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
κινητήρας
noun
Pronounced: kinitiras
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]

What does "engine" mean?

  1. noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
    "The lorry's engine roared as it climbed the steep hill out of the village."
  2. noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
    "The shop uses a recommendation engine to suggest items you might like to buy."
  3. noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
    "Curiosity is the engine of all good science, and children have plenty of it."
  4. noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.
    "The old steam engine at the heritage railway is polished every weekend by volunteers."
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engine in a sentence

  • The lorry's engine roared as it climbed the steep hill out of the village.
  • The mechanic spent all afternoon trying to figure out why the engine wouldn't start.
  • The shop uses a recommendation engine to suggest items you might like to buy.
  • The website's search engine returns results in under a second.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "engine" in Greek?
"engine" in Greek is μηχανή, κινητήρας. engine means: A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
How do you pronounce μηχανή?
"engine" in Greek is μηχανή, pronounced "michani".
How do you use "engine" in a sentence?
Example: "The lorry's engine roared as it climbed the steep hill out of the village." In Greek, "engine" is μηχανή, κινητήρας.
Are there other ways to say "engine" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "engine": μηχανή, κινητήρας.
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