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How do you say "falcon" in Greek?
το γεράκι
to geraki
In Greek, "falcon" is το γεράκι (to geraki).
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Pronunciation
It's spoken as "to geraki", and native speakers lean into "ra" when they say it.
Grammar notes
το γεράκι is neuter. Its plural is Γεράκια.
Example sentence
Ένα γεράκι βούτηξε γρήγορα προς το θήραμά του.
Έna geraki voytixe grigora pros to thirama toy.
A falcon dived swiftly toward its prey.
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How to remember το γεράκι
Picture "ra" and link it to το γεράκι; that little sound clue will pull the meaning back when you need it.
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Questions about το γεράκι
How do you pronounce το γεράκι?
It's spoken as "to geraki", and native speakers lean into "ra" when they say it.
Is το γεράκι masculine or feminine?
το γεράκι is neuter. το γεράκι is neuter. Its plural is Γεράκια.
How is το γεράκι used in Greek?
το γεράκι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα γεράκι βούτηξε γρήγορα προς το θήραμά του. (A falcon dived swiftly toward its prey.).
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