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pound in Greek

pound in Greek is μαντρί, λίβρα, μάντρα — pound means the main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

pound in Greek

μαντρί
noun
Pronounced: madri
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
λίβρα
noun
Pronounced: livra
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
μάντρα
noun
Pronounced: madra
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
λίρα
noun
Pronounced: lira
σφυροκοπώ
verb
Pronounced: sfyrokopo
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
διαλύω
verb
Pronounced: dialyo
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.

What does "pound" mean?

  1. noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
    "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café."
  2. noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
    "They found their missing dog at the local animal pound."
  3. verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
    "He pounded on the door until someone finally answered."
  4. verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
    "Her heart was pounding after the near-miss on the motorway."
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pound in a sentence

  • The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
  • She lost five pounds after cutting out sugar for a month.
  • They found their missing dog at the local animal pound.
  • He pounded on the door until someone finally answered.

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What is "pound" in Greek?

"pound" in Greek is μαντρί, λίβρα, μάντρα. pound means: The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).

How do you pronounce μαντρί?

"pound" in Greek is μαντρί, pronounced "madri".

How do you use "pound" in a sentence?

Example: "The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café." In Greek, "pound" is μαντρί, λίβρα, μάντρα.

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

Yes — Greek has 6 translations listed for "pound": μαντρί, λίβρα, μάντρα, λίρα, σφυροκοπώ, διαλύω.

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