Marathon in Greek
Marathon in Greek is Μαραθώνας, μαραθώνιος — Marathon means a long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
Marathon in Greek
Μαραθώνας
Pronounced: Marathonas
A town in Attica, Greece, the site of the victory in 490 BC of heavily outnumbered Athenians against Persians.
μαραθώνιος
Pronounced: marathonios
What does "Marathon" mean?
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noun A long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
"Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners."
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noun Any activity that goes on for an unusually long, exhausting stretch of time.
"Planning the wedding became a marathon of phone calls and meetings."
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verb To watch or consume many episodes or installments of something in one continuous sitting.
"I plan to marathon my favourite sitcom this rainy Sunday."
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Marathon in a sentence
- Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners.
- He finished the marathon in a time he was proud of.
- Planning the wedding became a marathon of phone calls and meetings.
- Our exam revision turned into a week-long marathon of coffee and flashcards.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Marathon" in Greek?
"Marathon" in Greek is Μαραθώνας, μαραθώνιος. Marathon means: A long-distance foot race of just over 26 miles (42.195 km).
How do you pronounce Μαραθώνας?
"Marathon" in Greek is Μαραθώνας, pronounced "Marathonas".
How do you use "Marathon" in a sentence?
Example: "Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer on the marathon runners." In Greek, "Marathon" is Μαραθώνας, μαραθώνιος.
Are there other ways to say "Marathon" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "Marathon": Μαραθώνας, μαραθώνιος.
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