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How do you say "failure" in Greek?
η αποτυχία
i apotuchia
In Greek, "failure" is η αποτυχία (i apotuchia).
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Pronunciation
Try "i apotuchia" out loud, letting "tu" carry most of the emphasis.
Grammar notes
η αποτυχία is feminine. Its plural is αποτυχίες.
Example sentence
Έμαθε πολλά από την πρώιμη αποτυχία του.
Έmathe polla apo tin proimi apotuchia toy.
He learned a lot from his early failure.
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How to remember η αποτυχία
Imagine someone shouting "tu" while pointing at η αποτυχία; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.
Related words
- freedom η ελευθερία
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- peace η ειρήνη
- equality η ισότητα
- opportunity η ευκαιρία
- responsibility η ευθύνη
- challenge η πρόκληση
- tradition η παράδοση
- culture ο πολιτισμός
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Questions about η αποτυχία
How do you pronounce η αποτυχία?
Try "i apotuchia" out loud, letting "tu" carry most of the emphasis.
Is η αποτυχία masculine or feminine?
η αποτυχία is feminine. η αποτυχία is feminine. Its plural is αποτυχίες.
How is η αποτυχία used in Greek?
η αποτυχία is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έμαθε πολλά από την πρώιμη αποτυχία του. (He learned a lot from his early failure.).
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