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How do you say "buoy" in Greek?
η σημαδούρα
i simadhura
In Greek, "buoy" is η σημαδούρα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'i si-ma-DHU-ra' with stress on the last syllable. The 'dh' sound is from delta (δ), softer than English 'd'.
Writing and usage
Simadoura uses delta (δ), which is softer than English 'd', and the accent sits on the final vowel.
Example sentence
Η σημαδούρα δείχνει το όριο της κατάδυσης.
The buoy marks the diving boundary.
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How to remember η σημαδούρα
Simadoura relates to sima, meaning mark or sign. A buoy is a marker in the water, guiding ships.
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Questions about η σημαδούρα
How do you say "buoy" in Greek?
In Greek, "buoy" is η σημαδούρα. It is a noun.
How is η σημαδούρα written in Greek?
Simadoura uses delta (δ), which is softer than English 'd', and the accent sits on the final vowel.
How is η σημαδούρα used in a sentence?
Use η σημαδούρα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η σημαδούρα δείχνει το όριο της κατάδυσης. (The buoy marks the diving boundary.).
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