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How do you say "coconut" in Greek?
η καρύδα
i karyda
In Greek, "coconut" is η καρύδα (i karyda).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "i karyda" when you say it out loud, and your voice should rise slightly on "y", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η καρύδα is feminine. Its plural is τις καρύδες.
Example sentence
Άνοιξαν μια φρέσκια καρύδα.
Άnoixan mia freskia karyda.
They cracked open a fresh coconut.
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How to remember η καρύδα
Connect "i karyda" to the coconut in "They cracked open a fresh coconut." in your head — the syllables land close to the rhythm of "karyda".
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Questions about η καρύδα
How do you pronounce η καρύδα?
Aim for "i karyda" when you say it out loud, and your voice should rise slightly on "y", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η καρύδα masculine or feminine?
η καρύδα is feminine. η καρύδα is feminine. Its plural is τις καρύδες.
How is η καρύδα used in Greek?
η καρύδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Άνοιξαν μια φρέσκια καρύδα. (They cracked open a fresh coconut.).
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