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How do you say "canyon" in Greek?
το φαράγγι
to farangi
In Greek, "canyon" is το φαράγγι (to farangi).
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Pronunciation
Try "to farangi" for the sound, since the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το φαράγγι is neuter. Its plural is φαράγγια.
Example sentence
Το ποτάμι χάραξε ένα βαθύ φαράγγι.
To potami charaxe ena vathy farangi.
The river carved a deep canyon.
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How to remember το φαράγγι
Hold onto the canyon as your cue: "to farangi" leans on a sound close to saying "farangi" fast.
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Questions about το φαράγγι
How do you pronounce το φαράγγι?
Try "to farangi" for the sound, since the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το φαράγγι masculine or feminine?
το φαράγγι is neuter. το φαράγγι is neuter. Its plural is φαράγγια.
How is το φαράγγι used in Greek?
το φαράγγι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το ποτάμι χάραξε ένα βαθύ φαράγγι. (The river carved a deep canyon.).
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