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How do you say "embassy" in Greek?
η πρεσβεία
i presveia
In Greek, "embassy" is η πρεσβεία (i presveia).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "i presveia" is close enough for practice; the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η πρεσβεία is feminine. Its plural is Πρεσβείες.
Example sentence
Έκανε αίτηση για βίζα στην πρεσβεία.
Έkane aitisi gia viza stin presveia.
She applied for a visa at the embassy.
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How to remember η πρεσβεία
Connect "i presveia" to the embassy in "She applied for a visa at the embassy." in your head — the syllables land close to saying "presveia" fast.
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Questions about η πρεσβεία
How do you pronounce η πρεσβεία?
The transliteration "i presveia" is close enough for practice; the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η πρεσβεία masculine or feminine?
η πρεσβεία is feminine. η πρεσβεία is feminine. Its plural is Πρεσβείες.
How is η πρεσβεία used in Greek?
η πρεσβεία is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έκανε αίτηση για βίζα στην πρεσβεία. (She applied for a visa at the embassy.).
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