Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "cat" in Greek?
η γάτα
i gata
In Greek, "cat" is η γάτα.
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Pronunciation
Say GAH-tah with stress on the first syllable, the Greek word for this common pet.
Writing and usage
Uses gamma (γ), alpha (α), tau (τ), with an accent on the first alpha.
Example sentence
Η γάτα ύπνιάζει στον καναπέ.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
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How to remember η γάτα
Gata is related to ancient Greek gale, but the modern form emphasizes the feline nature.
Related words
- cookie το μπισκότο to biskoto
- donut το ντόνατ to donat
- dough η ζύμη i zimi
- honey το μέλι to meli
- hotdog το χότντογκ to hotdog
- stove ο φούρνος o furnos
- pastry τα αρτοποιήματα ta artopiimata
- plastic wrap η ζελατίνα i zelatina
- salt το αλάτι to alati
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Questions about η γάτα
How do you say "cat" in Greek?
In Greek, "cat" is η γάτα. It is a noun.
How is η γάτα written in Greek?
Uses gamma (γ), alpha (α), tau (τ), with an accent on the first alpha.
How is η γάτα used in a sentence?
Use η γάτα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η γάτα ύπνιάζει στον καναπέ. (The cat is sleeping on the sofa.).
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