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How do you say "chickpea" in Greek?

το ρεβίθι

to revithi

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In Greek, "chickpea" is το ρεβίθι (to revithi).

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Pronunciation

Read it phonetically as "to revithi" and give "vi" a bit more punch than the surrounding syllables.

Grammar notes

το ρεβίθι is neuter. Its plural is ρεβίθια.

Example sentence

Πολτοποίησε τα ρεβίθια σε χούμους.

Poltopoiise ta revithia se choymoys.

She mashed the chickpeas into hummus.

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How to remember το ρεβίθι

Imagine someone shouting "vi" while pointing at το ρεβίθι; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.

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Questions about το ρεβίθι

How do you pronounce το ρεβίθι?

Read it phonetically as "to revithi" and give "vi" a bit more punch than the surrounding syllables.

Is το ρεβίθι masculine or feminine?

το ρεβίθι is neuter. το ρεβίθι is neuter. Its plural is ρεβίθια.

How is το ρεβίθι used in Greek?

το ρεβίθι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Πολτοποίησε τα ρεβίθια σε χούμους. (She mashed the chickpeas into hummus.).

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