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How do you say "hay bale" in Greek?
η μπάλα άχυρου
i bala ahyitu
In Greek, "hay bale" is η μπάλα άχυρου.
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Pronunciation
Say 'i BA-la A-hi-ri' with stress on the first syllable of each word. The 'ch' sound is actually chi (χ), like in German 'Bach'.
Writing and usage
Bala is a modern word for ball or bundle. Achyron comes from the ancient Greek word for chaff or straw. Notice the accent on the first syllable of achyron.
Example sentence
Η μπάλα άχυρου ήταν πολύ βαριά.
The hay bale was very heavy.
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How to remember η μπάλα άχυρου
Achyr comes from an ancient Greek root meaning husks or dry plant material. Bales bundle things together, a modern convenience term.
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Questions about η μπάλα άχυρου
How do you say "hay bale" in Greek?
In Greek, "hay bale" is η μπάλα άχυρου. It is a noun.
How is η μπάλα άχυρου written in Greek?
Bala is a modern word for ball or bundle. Achyron comes from the ancient Greek word for chaff or straw. Notice the accent on the first syllable of achyron.
How is η μπάλα άχυρου used in a sentence?
Use η μπάλα άχυρου as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η μπάλα άχυρου ήταν πολύ βαριά. (The hay bale was very heavy.).
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