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shave in Greek

shave in Greek is ξύρισμα, ξυρίζω, ξυρίζομαι — shave means to cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

shave in Greek

ξύρισμα
noun
Pronounced: xyrisma
An instance of shaving.
ξυρίζω
verb
Pronounced: xyrizo
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
ξυρίζομαι
verb
Pronounced: xyrizomai
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

What does "shave" mean?

  1. verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
    "He shaves his face every morning before work."
  2. verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
    "The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta."
  3. verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
    "The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time."
  4. noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
    "He needs a shave — he looks scruffy."
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shave in a sentence

  • He shaves his face every morning before work.
  • She shaved her head for charity.
  • The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta.
  • The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time.

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What is "shave" in Greek?

"shave" in Greek is ξύρισμα, ξυρίζω, ξυρίζομαι. shave means: To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

How do you pronounce ξύρισμα?

"shave" in Greek is ξύρισμα, pronounced "xyrisma".

How do you use "shave" in a sentence?

Example: "He shaves his face every morning before work." In Greek, "shave" is ξύρισμα, ξυρίζω, ξυρίζομαι.

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

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "shave": ξύρισμα, ξυρίζω, ξυρίζομαι.

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