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How do you say "celebration" in Greek?

η γιορτή

i giorti

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "celebration" is η γιορτή (i giorti).

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Pronunciation

It comes out close to "i giorti" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "gio" rather than the start.

Grammar notes

η γιορτή is feminine. Its plural is εορτασμοί.

Example sentence

Όλη η πόλη συμμετείχε στη γιορτή στην πλατεία.

Όli i poli summeteiche sti giorti stin plateia.

The whole town joined the celebration in the square.

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How to remember η γιορτή

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Questions about η γιορτή

How do you pronounce η γιορτή?

It comes out close to "i giorti" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "gio" rather than the start.

Is η γιορτή masculine or feminine?

η γιορτή is feminine. η γιορτή is feminine. Its plural is εορτασμοί.

How is η γιορτή used in Greek?

η γιορτή is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Όλη η πόλη συμμετείχε στη γιορτή στην πλατεία. (The whole town joined the celebration in the square.).

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