quench in Greek
quench in Greek is σβήνω, ξεδιψώ, αποσβήνω — quench means to satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
quench in Greek
σβήνω
Pronounced: svino
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
ξεδιψώ
Pronounced: xedipso
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
σβήνω
Pronounced: svino
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
αποσβήνω
Pronounced: aposvino
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
What does "quench" mean?
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verb To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
"A cold glass of water quenched his thirst."
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verb To put out a fire or extinguish a flame.
"Firefighters worked for hours to quench the blaze."
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verb To rapidly cool hot metal by plunging it into water or oil.
"The blacksmith quenched the glowing blade in a barrel of water."
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quench in a sentence
- A cold glass of water quenched his thirst.
- Nothing could quench her curiosity about the old house.
- Firefighters worked for hours to quench the blaze.
- He quenched the candle with his fingers.
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What is "quench" in Greek?
"quench" in Greek is σβήνω, ξεδιψώ, αποσβήνω. quench means: To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
How do you pronounce σβήνω?
"quench" in Greek is σβήνω, pronounced "svino".
How do you use "quench" in a sentence?
Example: "A cold glass of water quenched his thirst." In Greek, "quench" is σβήνω, ξεδιψώ, αποσβήνω.
Are there other ways to say "quench" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "quench": σβήνω, ξεδιψώ, αποσβήνω.
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