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How do you say "heart" in Greek?
η καρδιά
i kardia
In Greek, "heart" is η καρδιά (i kardia).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "i kardia" is close enough for practice; just move through it smoothly without over-emphasizing any part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η καρδιά is feminine. Its plural is καρδιές.
Example sentence
Η καρδιά της χτυπούσε γρήγορα μετά το τρέξιμο.
i kardia tis chtupoyse grigora meta to treximo.
Her heart beat fast after the run.
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How to remember η καρδιά
Let "i kardia" call up a heart from the example sentence; the sound bends toward a stretched-out "kardia".
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Questions about η καρδιά
How do you pronounce η καρδιά?
The transliteration "i kardia" is close enough for practice; just move through it smoothly without over-emphasizing any part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η καρδιά masculine or feminine?
η καρδιά is feminine. η καρδιά is feminine. Its plural is καρδιές.
How is η καρδιά used in Greek?
η καρδιά is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η καρδιά της χτυπούσε γρήγορα μετά το τρέξιμο. (Her heart beat fast after the run.).
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