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
Pronounced: madri
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
λίβρα
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
Pronounced: madra
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
λίρα
Pronounced: lira
σφυροκοπώ
Pronounced: sfyrokopo
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
διαλύω
Pronounced: dialyo
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.
What does "pound" mean?
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noun The main unit of currency in the United Kingdom, and a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (about 454 grams).
"The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one."
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noun A place where stray animals, or illegally parked vehicles, are held until claimed.
"Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work."
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verb To hit something repeatedly and hard.
"The baker pounded the dough with his fists until it was smooth."
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verb To beat strongly or throb, as a heart or head.
"After running up the stairs, I felt my heart pound in my chest."
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pound in a sentence
- The bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one.
- The coffee cost three pounds fifty at the local café.
- Her car was towed to the pound, so she had to collect it after work.
- The council keeps stray dogs at the pound for a week before rehoming them.
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Frequently asked questions
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 bag of flour weighs about two pounds, so please buy a bigger one." 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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