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How do you say "godmother" in Greek?
η νονά
i nona
In Greek, "godmother" is η νονά (i nona).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "i nona" when you say it out loud, and "a" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η νονά is feminine. Its plural is νονές.
Example sentence
Η νονά της της έδωσε ένα κολιέ.
i nona tis tis edose ena kolie.
Her godmother gave her a necklace.
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How to remember η νονά
Connect "i nona" to the godmother in your head — the syllables land close to saying "nona" fast.
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- nephew ο ανιψιός
- niece η ανιψιά
- cousin ο ξάδερφος
- stepfather ο πατριός
- stepmother η μητριά
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Questions about η νονά
How do you pronounce η νονά?
Aim for "i nona" when you say it out loud, and "a" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η νονά masculine or feminine?
η νονά is feminine. η νονά is feminine. Its plural is νονές.
How is η νονά used in Greek?
η νονά is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η νονά της της έδωσε ένα κολιέ. (Her godmother gave her a necklace.).
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