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How do you say "blood" in Greek?
το αίμα
to aima
In Greek, "blood" is το αίμα (to aima).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "to aima" — the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το αίμα is neuter. Its plural is αίματα.
Example sentence
Η νοσοκόμα πήρε δείγμα αίματος.
i nosokoma pire deigma aimatos.
The nurse took a sample of blood.
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How to remember το αίμα
Anchor "to aima" to the blood in "The nurse took a sample of blood." — say it slowly and it drifts toward saying "aima" fast.
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- skin το δέρμα
- nail το καρφί
- elbow ο αγκώνας
- wrist ο καρπός
- ankle ο αστράγαλος
- knee το γόνατο
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Questions about το αίμα
How do you pronounce το αίμα?
Sound it out as "to aima" — the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το αίμα masculine or feminine?
το αίμα is neuter. το αίμα is neuter. Its plural is αίματα.
How is το αίμα used in Greek?
το αίμα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η νοσοκόμα πήρε δείγμα αίματος. (The nurse took a sample of blood.).
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