Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "gum" in Greek?
η τσίχλα
i tsihla
In Greek, "gum" is η τσίχλα.
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Pronunciation
Say ii tsee-KLAH with stress on final syllable. Tau (τ) sigma (σ) iota (ι) chi (χ) lambda (λ) alpha (α).
Writing and usage
Iota (ι) marks feminine. Accent sits on the alpha (α) of the final syllable.
Example sentence
Μάσησα τσίχλα.
I chewed gum.
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How to remember η τσίχλα
Tsihla comes from tsichlo, a word related to chewing, which is what you do with gum.
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Questions about η τσίχλα
How do you say "gum" in Greek?
In Greek, "gum" is η τσίχλα. It is a noun.
How is η τσίχλα written in Greek?
Iota (ι) marks feminine. Accent sits on the alpha (α) of the final syllable.
How is η τσίχλα used in a sentence?
Use η τσίχλα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Μάσησα τσίχλα. (I chewed gum.).
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