β
vita
The symbol for 'b' in Greek is β (vita).
Meaning: byte (symbol)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is vita.
Did you know?
- The sound of β in Modern Greek is actually a voiced fricative, similar to the English 'v' in 'vine', rather than the hard 'b' sound found in English.
- To write a 'b' sound in Modern Greek, speakers cannot use β alone. They must use the combination μπ to create the sound that English speakers associate with the letter 'b'.
- In Greek numbering, β represents the number two. You will often see it used in lists or as a second-place marker.
Examples in context
- Πήρα ένα Β στην αριθμητική.I got a B in arithmetic.This sentence shows how to use β when referring to a grade in arithmetic.Tatoeba #2428157 by mululatv, translation #2329593 by CK
- Δεν υπάρχει σχέδιο Β, καθότι δεν υπάρχει πλανήτης Β.There is no Plan B because there is no Planet B.This sentence demonstrates the use of β in the phrase 'Plan B'.Tatoeba #3513034 by Zeus, translation #3512622 by danepo
- Άσχημο άτομο (Áschimo átomo)Ugly person
- Η απάντηση είναι β.I apantisi einai b.The answer is b.
Example conversation
Eleni is teaching Nikos the Greek alphabet.
- Ελένη EleniΚοίτα, αυτό είναι το β.Koita, afto einai to v.Look, this is the b.
- Νίκος NikosΠώς προφέρεται αυτό το β;Pos proferetai afto to v?How is this b pronounced?
- Ελένη EleniΑκούγεται σαν το v στα αγγλικά.Akougetai san to v sta anglika.It sounds like the v in English.
- Νίκος NikosΚατάλαβα, ευχαριστώ Ελένη!Katalava, efcharisto Eleni!I understand, thank you Eleni!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
