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How do you say "dozen" in Greek?
η δωδεκάδα
i dodekada
In Greek, "dozen" is η δωδεκάδα (i dodekada).
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Pronunciation
This one comes out as "i dodekada" in transliteration; you push a little extra weight onto the "a" part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η δωδεκάδα is feminine. Its plural is δεκάδες.
Example sentence
Αγόρασε μια ντουζίνα αυγά.
Agorase mia ntoyzina auga.
She bought a dozen eggs.
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How to remember η δωδεκάδα
Connect "i dodekada" to a dozen from the example sentence in your head — the syllables land close to the rhythm of "dodekada".
Related words
- hundred εκατό
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- million εκατ.
- billion δισ.
- half μισό
- quarter το τέταρτο
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- triple το τριπλό
- first το πρώτο
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Questions about η δωδεκάδα
How do you pronounce η δωδεκάδα?
This one comes out as "i dodekada" in transliteration; you push a little extra weight onto the "a" part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η δωδεκάδα masculine or feminine?
η δωδεκάδα is feminine. η δωδεκάδα is feminine. Its plural is δεκάδες.
How is η δωδεκάδα used in Greek?
η δωδεκάδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Αγόρασε μια ντουζίνα αυγά. (She bought a dozen eggs.).
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