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How do you say "fern" in Greek?
η φτέρη
i fteri
In Greek, "fern" is η φτέρη (i fteri).
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Pronunciation
It comes out close to "i fteri" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "fte" rather than the start.
Grammar notes
η φτέρη is feminine. Its plural is φτέρες.
Example sentence
Μια πράσινη φτέρη φύτρωσε στη σκιά.
Mia prasini fteri fytrose sti skia.
A green fern grew in the shade.
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How to remember η φτέρη
Repeat "fte" out loud and picture η φτέρη right as you say it, so the two fuse together.
Related words
- root η ρίζα
- branch το κλαδί
- trunk ο κορμός
- leaf το φύλλο
- seed ο σπόρος
- bud το μπουμπούκι
- oak η βελανιδιά
- pine το πεύκο
- palm ο φοίνικας
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Questions about η φτέρη
How do you pronounce η φτέρη?
It comes out close to "i fteri" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "fte" rather than the start.
Is η φτέρη masculine or feminine?
η φτέρη is feminine. η φτέρη is feminine. Its plural is φτέρες.
How is η φτέρη used in Greek?
η φτέρη is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια πράσινη φτέρη φύτρωσε στη σκιά. (A green fern grew in the shade.).
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