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How do you say "heel" in Greek?
η φτέρνα
i fterna
In Greek, "heel" is η φτέρνα (i fterna).
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Pronunciation
It comes out close to "i fterna" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "fte" rather than the start.
Grammar notes
η φτέρνα is feminine. Its plural is τακούνια.
Example sentence
Μια φουσκάλα σχηματίστηκε στη φτέρνα της.
Mia foyskala schimatistike sti fterna tis.
A blister formed on her heel.
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How to remember η φτέρνα
The sound "fte" is short enough to loop in your head, so pair it once with η φτέρνα and move on.
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- pupil η κόρη
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- eyelid το βλέφαρο
- nostril το ρουθούνι
- earlobe ο λοβός του αυτιού
- thigh ο μηρός
- shin η κνήμη
- toe το δάχτυλο του ποδιού
- fingertip η άκρη του δακτύλου
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Questions about η φτέρνα
How do you pronounce η φτέρνα?
It comes out close to "i fterna" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "fte" rather than the start.
Is η φτέρνα masculine or feminine?
η φτέρνα is feminine. η φτέρνα is feminine. Its plural is τακούνια.
How is η φτέρνα used in Greek?
η φτέρνα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια φουσκάλα σχηματίστηκε στη φτέρνα της. (A blister formed on her heel.).
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