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How do you say "fingernail" in Greek?
το νύχι
to nychi
In Greek, "fingernail" is το νύχι (to nychi).
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Pronunciation
A close approximation is "to nychi", with "nychi" pronounced a touch louder than the rest.
Grammar notes
το νύχι is neuter. Its plural is νύχια.
Example sentence
Χτύπησε το νύχι του στο γραφείο.
Chtypise to nychi toy sto grafeio.
He tapped his fingernail on the desk.
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How to remember το νύχι
Imagine someone shouting "nychi" while pointing at το νύχι; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.
Related words
- pupil η κόρη
- iris η ίριδα
- eyelid το βλέφαρο
- nostril το ρουθούνι
- earlobe ο λοβός του αυτιού
- thigh ο μηρός
- shin η κνήμη
- heel η φτέρνα
- toe το δάχτυλο του ποδιού
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Questions about το νύχι
How do you pronounce το νύχι?
A close approximation is "to nychi", with "nychi" pronounced a touch louder than the rest.
Is το νύχι masculine or feminine?
το νύχι is neuter. το νύχι is neuter. Its plural is νύχια.
How is το νύχι used in Greek?
το νύχι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Χτύπησε το νύχι του στο γραφείο. (He tapped his fingernail on the desk.).
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