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Questions & Answers about Όχι, ευχαριστώ.
How do I pronounce it?
- IPA: [ˈoçi, efxaɾisˈto]
- Όχι: OH-hee, with the Greek χ like the German ich-sound [ç] (not an English ch). Stress on Ό: Ó-chi.
- ευχαριστώ: ef-kha-ree-STÓ. ευ becomes ef here, χ like in German Bach , a tapped ρ (quick single r), stress on the last syllable: -stó.
- Together: Óchi, efkharistó (with two different “ch” sounds: [ç] in όχι, in ευχαριστώ).
Why is there a comma after Όχι?
- In Greek, you place a comma after interjections like Ναι (yes) or Όχι (no) when followed by more words, just like English.
- Όχι, ευχαριστώ. is the standard way to write it.
- You could also write two sentences for stronger separation: Όχι. Ευχαριστώ.
Do I need to capitalize and keep the accent on Όχι at the start?
- Yes. At the start of a sentence: Όχι (capital Ό with an accent).
- In all-caps (e.g., signage), accents are often omitted: ΟΧΙ, ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ, though including them is recommended in careful writing.
What do the accent marks (ό, ώ) mean, and are they required?