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How do you say "desert" in Greek?
η έρημος
i erimos
In Greek, "desert" is η έρημος (i erimos).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "i erimos", and the accent falls on "e", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η έρημος is feminine. Its plural is έρημοι.
Example sentence
Η έρημος εκτεινόταν για μίλια άμμου.
i erimos ekteinotan gia milia ammoy.
The desert stretched for miles of sand.
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How to remember η έρημος
Imagine a desert from the example sentence while repeating "i erimos" out loud, since it almost rhymes with saying "erimos" fast.
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- drought η ξηρασία
- flood ο κατακλυσμός
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Questions about η έρημος
How do you pronounce η έρημος?
Pronounce this as "i erimos", and the accent falls on "e", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η έρημος masculine or feminine?
η έρημος is feminine. η έρημος is feminine. Its plural is έρημοι.
How is η έρημος used in Greek?
η έρημος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η έρημος εκτεινόταν για μίλια άμμου. (The desert stretched for miles of sand.).
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