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How do you say "barley" in Greek?
το κριθάρι
to krithari
In Greek, "barley" is το κριθάρι (to krithari).
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Pronunciation
Break it into "to krithari" and land firmly on "tha" as you say it aloud.
Grammar notes
το κριθάρι is neuter. Its plural is κριθάρια.
Example sentence
Η σούπα ήταν πηχτή με κριθάρι.
i soypa itan pichti me krithari.
The soup was thick with barley.
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How to remember το κριθάρι
Say "to krithari" a few times fast and let the rhythm alone remind you of το κριθάρι.
Related words
- toast το τοστ
- cereal τα δημητριακά
- pancake η τηγανίτα
- omelet η ομελέτα
- broth ο ζωμός
- gravy η σάλτσα
- sauce η σάλτσα
- dressing το ντρέσινγκ
- marinade η μαρινάδα
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Questions about το κριθάρι
How do you pronounce το κριθάρι?
Break it into "to krithari" and land firmly on "tha" as you say it aloud.
Is το κριθάρι masculine or feminine?
το κριθάρι is neuter. το κριθάρι is neuter. Its plural is κριθάρια.
How is το κριθάρι used in Greek?
το κριθάρι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η σούπα ήταν πηχτή με κριθάρι. (The soup was thick with barley.).
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