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How do you say "cotton" in Greek?
το βαμβάκι
to vamvaki
In Greek, "cotton" is το βαμβάκι (to vamvaki).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "to vamvaki", making sure "mva" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
το βαμβάκι is neuter. Its plural is βαμβακερά.
Example sentence
Αυτό το πουκάμισο είναι κατασκευασμένο από μαλακό βαμβάκι.
Auto to poykamiso einai kataskeuasmeno apo malako vamvaki.
This shirt is made of soft cotton.
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How to remember το βαμβάκι
Repeat "mva" out loud and picture το βαμβάκι right as you say it, so the two fuse together.
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- raincoat το αδιάβροχο
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- robe η ρόμπα
- apron η ποδιά
- cufflink το μανικετόκουμπα
- brooch η καρφίτσα
- anklet το βραχιόλι αστραγάλου
- silk το μετάξι
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Questions about το βαμβάκι
How do you pronounce το βαμβάκι?
Pronounce it "to vamvaki", making sure "mva" gets the stronger beat.
Is το βαμβάκι masculine or feminine?
το βαμβάκι is neuter. το βαμβάκι is neuter. Its plural is βαμβακερά.
How is το βαμβάκι used in Greek?
το βαμβάκι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Αυτό το πουκάμισο είναι κατασκευασμένο από μαλακό βαμβάκι. (This shirt is made of soft cotton.).
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