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How do you say "harbor" in Greek?
το λιμάνι
to limani
In Greek, "harbor" is το λιμάνι (to limani).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "to limani" when you say it out loud, and the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το λιμάνι is neuter. Its plural is λιμάνια.
Example sentence
Οι βάρκες λικνίζονταν απαλά στο λιμάνι.
Oi varkes liknizontan apala sto limani.
Boats rocked gently in the harbor.
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How to remember το λιμάνι
Hold onto a harbor from the example sentence as your cue: "to limani" leans on a sound close to "limani" said slowly.
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Questions about το λιμάνι
How do you pronounce το λιμάνι?
Aim for "to limani" when you say it out loud, and the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το λιμάνι masculine or feminine?
το λιμάνι is neuter. το λιμάνι is neuter. Its plural is λιμάνια.
How is το λιμάνι used in Greek?
το λιμάνι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Οι βάρκες λικνίζονταν απαλά στο λιμάνι. (Boats rocked gently in the harbor.).
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