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What is the Greek word for what?

The Greek word for "what" depends on the context:

For direct questions:

* τί (ti): This is the most common and general form.

* ποιο (poio): This is used for asking about a specific thing from a group or a choice.

* τις (tis): This is used for asking about a person.

For indirect questions:

* τι (ti) is used for asking about something in general.

* ποιο (poio) is used for asking about a specific thing.

Examples:

* Τι θέλεις να φας; (What do you want to eat?)

* Ποιο αυτοκίνητο σου αρέσει; (Which car do you like?)

* Τις ξέρεις; (Who do you know?)

* Δεν ξέρω τι να κάνω. (I don't know what to do.)

* Δεν ξέρω ποιο να διαλέξω. (I don't know which one to choose.)

It's important to choose the correct form of "what" based on the context of your question.

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