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How do you say "hedge" in Greek?
φράχτης
frahtis
In Greek, "hedge" is φράχτης.
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Pronunciation
Say 'FRAH-htis' with stress on the first syllable. The 'ch' is chi (χ) and sounds like German 'Bach'.
Writing and usage
Frahtis uses phi (φ) for 'f', rho (ρ) for 'r', chi (χ) for 'ch', and tau (τ) for 't'. The iota creates the singular masculine ending.
Example sentence
Ο φράχτης ήταν πολύ πυκνός και πράσινος.
The hedge was very dense and green.
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How to remember φράχτης
Frahtis originally meant fence or enclosure. Hedges are natural fences, making the name descriptive.
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Questions about φράχτης
How do you say "hedge" in Greek?
In Greek, "hedge" is φράχτης. It is a noun.
How is φράχτης written in Greek?
Frahtis uses phi (φ) for 'f', rho (ρ) for 'r', chi (χ) for 'ch', and tau (τ) for 't'. The iota creates the singular masculine ending.
How is φράχτης used in a sentence?
Use φράχτης as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο φράχτης ήταν πολύ πυκνός και πράσινος. (The hedge was very dense and green.).
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