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How do you say "birthday" in Greek?
τα γενέθλια
ta genethlia
In Greek, "birthday" is τα γενέθλια (ta genethlia).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "ta genethlia" when you say it out loud, and the loudest syllable is the one built around "e", the "ta" opening it is the plural neuter marker, spoken quickly before the main word.
Grammar notes
τα γενέθλια is neuter. Its plural is γενέθλια.
Example sentence
Έσβησε τα κεριά στα γενέθλιά της.
Έsvise ta keria sta genethlia tis.
She blew out the candles on her birthday.
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How to remember τα γενέθλια
Connect "ta genethlia" to a birthday from the example sentence in your head — the syllables land close to "genethlia" said slowly.
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Questions about τα γενέθλια
How do you pronounce τα γενέθλια?
Aim for "ta genethlia" when you say it out loud, and the loudest syllable is the one built around "e", the "ta" opening it is the plural neuter marker, spoken quickly before the main word.
Is τα γενέθλια masculine or feminine?
τα γενέθλια is neuter. τα γενέθλια is neuter. Its plural is γενέθλια.
How is τα γενέθλια used in Greek?
τα γενέθλια is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έσβησε τα κεριά στα γενέθλιά της. (She blew out the candles on her birthday.).
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