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How do you say "goose" in Greek?
η χήνα
i hina
In Greek, "goose" is η χήνα.
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Pronunciation
Say HI-nah with stress on the first syllable, the ch sound from chi (χ) light and breathy.
Writing and usage
Begins with chi (χ), eta (η), nu (ν), and alpha (α). The accent sits on the eta, which sounds like long e.
Example sentence
Η χήνα κολυμπάει στη λίμνη.
The goose swims in the lake.
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How to remember η χήνα
Hina is compact and direct. Chi in Greek can sound like the Scottish loch when pronounced properly.
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- flower το λουλούδι to luludhi
- mallard η πρασινοκέφαλη πάπια i prasinokefali papia
- mud η λάσπη i laspi
- pig το γουρούνι to guruni
- pigeon το περιστέρι to peristeri
- salmon ο σολωμός o solomos
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Questions about η χήνα
How do you say "goose" in Greek?
In Greek, "goose" is η χήνα. It is a noun.
How is η χήνα written in Greek?
Begins with chi (χ), eta (η), nu (ν), and alpha (α). The accent sits on the eta, which sounds like long e.
How is η χήνα used in a sentence?
Use η χήνα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η χήνα κολυμπάει στη λίμνη. (The goose swims in the lake.).
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