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How do you say "gravy" in Greek?

η σάλτσα

i saltsa

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "gravy" is η σάλτσα (i saltsa).

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Pronunciation

Read it phonetically as "i saltsa" and give "sa" a bit more punch than the surrounding syllables.

Grammar notes

η σάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is σάλτσες.

Example sentence

Έριξε σάλτσα πάνω από τις πατάτες.

Έrixe saltsa pano apo tis patates.

She poured gravy over the potatoes.

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How to remember η σάλτσα

The "sa" sound is the memorable hook here, so attach a quick mental picture of η σάλτσα to it.

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Questions about η σάλτσα

How do you pronounce η σάλτσα?

Read it phonetically as "i saltsa" and give "sa" a bit more punch than the surrounding syllables.

Is η σάλτσα masculine or feminine?

η σάλτσα is feminine. η σάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is σάλτσες.

How is η σάλτσα used in Greek?

η σάλτσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έριξε σάλτσα πάνω από τις πατάτες. (She poured gravy over the potatoes.).

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