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How do you say "celebration" in Greek?
η γιορτή
i giorti
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
The "gio" sound is the memorable hook here, so attach a quick mental picture of η γιορτή to it.
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- freedom η ελευθερία
- justice η δικαιοσύνη
- peace η ειρήνη
- equality η ισότητα
- opportunity η ευκαιρία
- responsibility η ευθύνη
- challenge η πρόκληση
- tradition η παράδοση
- culture ο πολιτισμός
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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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