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shadow in Greek

shadow in Greek is σκιά, ίσκιος, επισκιάζω — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

shadow in Greek

σκιά
noun
Pronounced: skia
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
ίσκιος
noun
Pronounced: iskios
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
σκιά
noun
Pronounced: skia
επισκιάζω
verb
Pronounced: episkiazo
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.
σκιάζω
verb
Pronounced: skiazo
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.
γίνομαι σκιά
verb
Pronounced: ginomai skia
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
παρακολουθώ
verb
Pronounced: parakoloutho
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

What does "shadow" mean?

  1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
    "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
  2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
    "The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
  3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
    "The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
  4. adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
    "The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
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shadow in a sentence

  • Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
  • The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
  • The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts.
  • The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health.

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What is "shadow" in Greek?

"shadow" in Greek is σκιά, ίσκιος, επισκιάζω. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

How do you pronounce σκιά?

"shadow" in Greek is σκιά, pronounced "skia".

How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?

Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Greek, "shadow" is σκιά, ίσκιος, επισκιάζω.

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

Yes — Greek has 6 translations listed for "shadow": σκιά, ίσκιος, επισκιάζω, σκιάζω, γίνομαι σκιά, παρακολουθώ.

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