Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "bee" in Greek?
η μέλισσα
i melissa
In Greek, "bee" is η μέλισσα (i melissa).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "i melissa" when you say it out loud, and the accent falls on "e", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η μέλισσα is feminine. Its plural is μέλισσες.
Example sentence
Μια μέλισσα βούιζε γύρω από τα λουλούδια στον κήπο.
Mia melissa voyize gyro apo ta loyloydia ston kipo.
A bee buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
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How to remember η μέλισσα
Link the sound "i melissa" to that bee; say it like saying "melissa" fast and the meaning follows.
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- scorpion ο σκορπιός
- lizard η σαύρα
- toad ο φρύνος
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Questions about η μέλισσα
How do you pronounce η μέλισσα?
Aim for "i melissa" when you say it out loud, and the accent falls on "e", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η μέλισσα masculine or feminine?
η μέλισσα is feminine. η μέλισσα is feminine. Its plural is μέλισσες.
How is η μέλισσα used in Greek?
η μέλισσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια μέλισσα βούιζε γύρω από τα λουλούδια στον κήπο. (A bee buzzed around the flowers in the garden.).
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