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How do you say "caterpillar" in Greek?
η κάμπια
i kabia
In Greek, "caterpillar" is η κάμπια (i kabia).
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Pronunciation
Break it into "i kabia" and land firmly on "ka" as you say it aloud.
Grammar notes
η κάμπια is feminine. Its plural is κάμπιες.
Example sentence
Η κάμπια μασουλούσε ένα πράσινο φύλλο.
i kabia masoyloyse ena prasino fyllo.
The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.
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How to remember η κάμπια
Notice how "ka" almost echoes an everyday English sound, then anchor that echo to η κάμπια.
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- newt ο τρίτωνας
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Questions about η κάμπια
How do you pronounce η κάμπια?
Break it into "i kabia" and land firmly on "ka" as you say it aloud.
Is η κάμπια masculine or feminine?
η κάμπια is feminine. η κάμπια is feminine. Its plural is κάμπιες.
How is η κάμπια used in Greek?
η κάμπια is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η κάμπια μασουλούσε ένα πράσινο φύλλο. (The caterpillar munched on a green leaf.).
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