Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "dew" in Greek?
η δροσιά
i drosia
In Greek, "dew" is η δροσιά (i drosia).
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Pronunciation
Read it aloud as "i drosia" and keep the syllables fairly even as you say it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η δροσιά is feminine. Its plural is δροσιές.
Example sentence
Η πρωινή δροσιά άστραφτε στο γρασίδι.
i proini drosia astrafte sto grasidi.
Morning dew sparkled on the grass.
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How to remember η δροσιά
Imagine a dew from the example sentence while repeating "i drosia" out loud, since it almost rhymes with the rhythm of "drosia".
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Questions about η δροσιά
How do you pronounce η δροσιά?
Read it aloud as "i drosia" and keep the syllables fairly even as you say it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η δροσιά masculine or feminine?
η δροσιά is feminine. η δροσιά is feminine. Its plural is δροσιές.
How is η δροσιά used in Greek?
η δροσιά is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η πρωινή δροσιά άστραφτε στο γρασίδι. (Morning dew sparkled on the grass.).
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