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How do you say "beach" in Greek?
παραλία
paralia
In Greek, "beach" is παραλία.
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Pronunciation
Say 'pa-ra-LI-a' with stress on the last syllable. Para means beside, and lia relates to the sea.
Writing and usage
Paralia uses rho (ρ) for the 'r' and iota (ι) before alpha (α), creating one sound. The accent sits on the final vowel.
Example sentence
Η παραλία ήταν γεμάτη με αμμουδιά.
The beach was full of sand.
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How to remember παραλία
Paralia literally means 'beside the sea'. The prefix para means alongside, and the rest relates to water.
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Questions about παραλία
How do you say "beach" in Greek?
In Greek, "beach" is παραλία. It is a noun.
How is παραλία written in Greek?
Paralia uses rho (ρ) for the 'r' and iota (ι) before alpha (α), creating one sound. The accent sits on the final vowel.
How is παραλία used in a sentence?
Use παραλία as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η παραλία ήταν γεμάτη με αμμουδιά. (The beach was full of sand.).
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