famine in Greek
famine in Greek is λιμός, πείνα — famine means a severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
famine in Greek
λιμός
Pronounced: limos
πείνα
Pronounced: peina
What does "famine" mean?
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noun A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
"Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region."
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noun A severe shortage of something in general, not just food.
"The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers."
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famine in a sentence
- Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region.
- Aid agencies rushed food supplies to the famine-hit province.
- The industry is facing a famine of skilled workers.
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What is "famine" in Greek?
"famine" in Greek is λιμός, πείνα. famine means: A severe, widespread shortage of food, often causing mass starvation.
How do you pronounce λιμός?
"famine" in Greek is λιμός, pronounced "limos".
How do you use "famine" in a sentence?
Example: "Decades of drought led to a devastating famine in the region." In Greek, "famine" is λιμός, πείνα.
Are there other ways to say "famine" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "famine": λιμός, πείνα.
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