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How do you say "eyelash" in Greek?
η βλεφαρίδα
i vlefarida
In Greek, "eyelash" is η βλεφαρίδα (i vlefarida).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "i vlefarida" when you say it out loud, and native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η βλεφαρίδα is feminine. Its plural is βλεφαρίδες.
Example sentence
Μια βλεφαρίδα έπεσε στο μάγουλό της.
Mia vlefarida epese sto magoylo tis.
An eyelash fell onto her cheek.
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How to remember η βλεφαρίδα
Connect "i vlefarida" to a eyelash from the example sentence in your head — the syllables land close to saying "vlefarida" fast.
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Questions about η βλεφαρίδα
How do you pronounce η βλεφαρίδα?
Aim for "i vlefarida" when you say it out loud, and native speakers lean on the "i" sound when they say it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η βλεφαρίδα masculine or feminine?
η βλεφαρίδα is feminine. η βλεφαρίδα is feminine. Its plural is βλεφαρίδες.
How is η βλεφαρίδα used in Greek?
η βλεφαρίδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια βλεφαρίδα έπεσε στο μάγουλό της. (An eyelash fell onto her cheek.).
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