How do you say "harp" in Greek?

η άρπα

i arpa

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "harp" is η άρπα (i arpa).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce it "i arpa", making sure "a" gets the stronger beat.

Grammar notes

η άρπα is feminine. Its plural is άρπες.

Example sentence

Έκοψε τις χορδές της άρπας.

Έkopse tis chordes tis arpas.

She plucked the strings of the harp.

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How to remember η άρπα

Let "i arpa" sound silly in your head for a second; silliness plus η άρπα makes it stick.

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Questions about η άρπα

How do you pronounce η άρπα?

Pronounce it "i arpa", making sure "a" gets the stronger beat.

Is η άρπα masculine or feminine?

η άρπα is feminine. η άρπα is feminine. Its plural is άρπες.

How is η άρπα used in Greek?

η άρπα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έκοψε τις χορδές της άρπας. (She plucked the strings of the harp.).

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