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harbor in Greek

harbor in Greek is λιμάνι, περιθάλπω, φιλοξενώ — harbor means a sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.

harbor in Greek

λιμάνι
noun
Pronounced: limani
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.
περιθάλπω
verb
Pronounced: perithalpo
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
φιλοξενώ
verb
Pronounced: filoxeno
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.
φυγαδεύω
verb
Pronounced: fygadevo
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.

What does "harbor" mean?

  1. noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
    "Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night."
  2. verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.
    "The old barn harbors dozens of bats during the winter months."
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harbor in a sentence

  • Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night.
  • We walked along the harbor and watched the ferries come in.
  • The old barn harbors dozens of bats during the winter months.
  • The family was accused of harboring an escaped prisoner.

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What is "harbor" in Greek?
"harbor" in Greek is λιμάνι, περιθάλπω, φιλοξενώ. harbor means: A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
How do you pronounce λιμάνι?
"harbor" in Greek is λιμάνι, pronounced "limani".
How do you use "harbor" in a sentence?
Example: "Sailors tied up their yachts in the quiet harbor for the night." In Greek, "harbor" is λιμάνι, περιθάλπω, φιλοξενώ.
Are there other ways to say "harbor" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "harbor": λιμάνι, περιθάλπω, φιλοξενώ, φυγαδεύω.
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