How do you say "broom" in Greek?

η σκούπα

i skoypa

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "broom" is η σκούπα (i skoypa).

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Pronunciation

Try "i skoypa" for the sound, since your voice should rise slightly on "a", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.

Grammar notes

η σκούπα is feminine. Its plural is σκούπες.

Example sentence

Σκούπισε το πάτωμα με μια σκούπα.

Skoypise to patoma me mia skoypa.

He swept the floor with a broom.

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How to remember η σκούπα

Picture the broom in "He swept the floor with a broom.": the romaji "i skoypa" sounds a bit like saying "skoypa" fast, which helps it stick.

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Questions about η σκούπα

How do you pronounce η σκούπα?

Try "i skoypa" for the sound, since your voice should rise slightly on "a", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.

Is η σκούπα masculine or feminine?

η σκούπα is feminine. η σκούπα is feminine. Its plural is σκούπες.

How is η σκούπα used in Greek?

η σκούπα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Σκούπισε το πάτωμα με μια σκούπα. (He swept the floor with a broom.).

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