How do you say "few" in Greek?

λίγα

liga

Noun N/a

In Greek, "few" is λίγα (liga).

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Pronunciation

This one comes out as "liga" in transliteration; your voice should rise slightly on "i", and repeating it slowly a couple of times helps the rhythm settle in.

Grammar notes

λίγα is n/a.

Example sentence

Μόνο λίγοι άνθρωποι εμφανίστηκαν.

Mono ligoi anthropoi emfanistikan.

Only a few people showed up.

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How to remember λίγα

Imagine a few from the example sentence while repeating "liga" out loud, since it almost rhymes with the rhythm of "liga".

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Questions about λίγα

How do you pronounce λίγα?

This one comes out as "liga" in transliteration; your voice should rise slightly on "i", and repeating it slowly a couple of times helps the rhythm settle in.

Is λίγα masculine or feminine?

λίγα is n/a. λίγα is n/a.

How is λίγα used in Greek?

λίγα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μόνο λίγοι άνθρωποι εμφανίστηκαν. (Only a few people showed up.).

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