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How do you say "kindergarten" in Greek?
το νηπιαγωγείο
to nipiagogeio
In Greek, "kindergarten" is το νηπιαγωγείο (to nipiagogeio).
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Pronunciation
This one comes out as "to nipiagogeio" in transliteration; the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το νηπιαγωγείο is neuter. Its plural is νηπιαγωγεία.
Example sentence
Το αγοράκι ξεκίνησε φέτος το νηπιαγωγείο.
To agoraki xekinise fetos to nipiagogeio.
The little boy started kindergarten this year.
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How to remember το νηπιαγωγείο
Connect "to nipiagogeio" to that kindergarten in your head — the syllables land close to a stretched-out "nipiagogeio".
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- lecture η διάλεξη
- lesson το μάθημα
- diploma το δίπλωμα
- certificate το πιστοποιητικό
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Questions about το νηπιαγωγείο
How do you pronounce το νηπιαγωγείο?
This one comes out as "to nipiagogeio" in transliteration; the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το νηπιαγωγείο masculine or feminine?
το νηπιαγωγείο is neuter. το νηπιαγωγείο is neuter. Its plural is νηπιαγωγεία.
How is το νηπιαγωγείο used in Greek?
το νηπιαγωγείο is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το αγοράκι ξεκίνησε φέτος το νηπιαγωγείο. (The little boy started kindergarten this year.).
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