Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "fly" in Greek?
η μύγα
i miga
In Greek, "fly" is η μύγα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee MEE-gah' with stress on the first syllable. Short and quick, like a fly moving fast.
Writing and usage
Myga uses mu (μ) and gamma (γ) which are both familiar-looking Greek letters. The feminine article 'i' comes before it.
Example sentence
Η μύγα πετάει γρήγορα.
The fly flies fast.
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How to remember η μύγα
Myga - think 'midge' or 'midge fly' because the word starts with 'my'. A fly is a small bug that goes 'bzzzz'.
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Questions about η μύγα
How do you say "fly" in Greek?
In Greek, "fly" is η μύγα. It is a noun.
How is η μύγα written in Greek?
Myga uses mu (μ) and gamma (γ) which are both familiar-looking Greek letters. The feminine article 'i' comes before it.
How is η μύγα used in a sentence?
Use η μύγα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η μύγα πετάει γρήγορα. (The fly flies fast.).
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