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How do you say "lesson" in Greek?
το μάθημα
to mathima
In Greek, "lesson" is το μάθημα (to mathima).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "to mathima", and the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το μάθημα is neuter. Its plural is μαθήματα.
Example sentence
Το σημερινό μάθημα αφορούσε τα ηφαίστεια.
To simerino mathima aforoyse ta ifaisteia.
Today's lesson was about volcanoes.
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How to remember το μάθημα
Imagine a lesson from the example sentence while repeating "to mathima" out loud, since it almost rhymes with "mathima".
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- certificate το πιστοποιητικό
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Questions about το μάθημα
How do you pronounce το μάθημα?
Pronounce this as "to mathima", and the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το μάθημα masculine or feminine?
το μάθημα is neuter. το μάθημα is neuter. Its plural is μαθήματα.
How is το μάθημα used in Greek?
το μάθημα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το σημερινό μάθημα αφορούσε τα ηφαίστεια. (Today's lesson was about volcanoes.).
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