Lesson 14
Double Consonants τσ, τζ

Beginners

Greek words and Greek phrases that start or contain the double consonants: τσ, τζ
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The double consonant τσ sound like ts in pots.
The double consonant τζ sound like dg in dodge. You might see "TZ" instead of "DG" in different parts of this site. Check the examples below:

Greek - Phonetics	Sound	Translation
η τσέπη i TSEpi		the pocket
το τζάκι to DGAki (TZAki)		the fireplace
το τσάι to TSAi		the tea
το τζάμι to DGAmi (TZAmi)		the glass
η τσάντα i TSAda		the handbag, purse
το τσιγγέλι to tsiGEli		the hook
η μελιτζάνα i meliDGAna (meliTZAna)		the eggplant
η καρφίτσα i karFItsa		the pin
ο χιμπατζής είναι άγριος o hibaTDGIS Ine AGrios		the chimpanzee is wild
έχω μια κατσίκα Eho mia kaTSIka		I have a goat
δώσε μου ένα κατσαβίδι THose mou Ena katsaVIthi		give me a screwdriver
ένα φλιτζάνι τσάι Ena fliTDGAni TSAi		a cup of tea
ένα κορίτσι Ena koRItsi		a girl
η καθαρή πετσέτα i kathaRI peTSEta		the clean towel

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Double Consonants τσ, τζ

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Double Consonants τσ, τζ

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