Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "hen" in Greek?
η κότα
i kota
In Greek, "hen" is η κότα.
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Pronunciation
Say KO-tah with stress on the first syllable, short and straightforward.
Writing and usage
Formed from kappa (κ), omicron (ο), tau (τ), and alpha (α). The accent sits on the initial omicron.
Example sentence
Η κότα γαgatuεί αυγά.
The hen lays eggs.
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How to remember η κότα
Kota is a simple three-letter base with one vowel sound. It echoes the Japanese word for similar animals.
Related words
- carp ο κυπρίνος o kiprinos
- chick το κοτοπολάκι to kotopulaki
- cow η αγελάδα i ayeladha
- flower το λουλούδι to luludhi
- lamb το κατσικάκι to katsikaki
- mallard η πρασινοκέφαλη πάπια i prasinokefali papia
- mud η λάσπη i laspi
- pig το γουρούνι to guruni
- sheep το πρόβατο to provato
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Questions about η κότα
How do you say "hen" in Greek?
In Greek, "hen" is η κότα. It is a noun.
How is η κότα written in Greek?
Formed from kappa (κ), omicron (ο), tau (τ), and alpha (α). The accent sits on the initial omicron.
How is η κότα used in a sentence?
Use η κότα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η κότα γαgatuεί αυγά. (The hen lays eggs.).
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