sponge in Greek
sponge in Greek is σφουγγάρι, σφογγίζω — sponge means a simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
sponge in Greek
σφουγγάρι
Pronounced: sfoungari
σφογγίζω
Pronounced: sfongizo
To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of.
What does "sponge" mean?
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noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
"She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge."
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noun A light, airy cake.
"The bakery's Victoria sponge sold out by noon."
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noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
"He's been a sponge on his brother's finances for years."
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verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.
"She's been sponging off her parents since college."
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sponge in a sentence
- She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge.
- Natural sea sponges are harvested from the ocean floor.
- The bakery's Victoria sponge sold out by noon.
- He's been a sponge on his brother's finances for years.
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What is "sponge" in Greek?
"sponge" in Greek is σφουγγάρι, σφογγίζω. sponge means: A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
How do you pronounce σφουγγάρι?
"sponge" in Greek is σφουγγάρι, pronounced "sfoungari".
How do you use "sponge" in a sentence?
Example: "She wiped down the counter with a damp sponge." In Greek, "sponge" is σφουγγάρι, σφογγίζω.
Are there other ways to say "sponge" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "sponge": σφουγγάρι, σφογγίζω.
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