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How do you say "light bulb" in Greek?
η λάμπα
i lamba
In Greek, "light bulb" is η λάμπα.
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Pronunciation
Say ii LAHM-bah with stress on the first syllable. Lambda (λ) makes 'l' sound.
Writing and usage
Lambda (λ) alpha (α) mu (μ) pi (π) alpha (α) form lamba. The article η shows feminine.
Example sentence
Αντάλλαξα την λάμπα.
I replaced the light bulb.
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How to remember η λάμπα
Lamba might sound like it relates to 'lamp', and indeed it means lamp or light bulb.
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Questions about η λάμπα
How do you say "light bulb" in Greek?
In Greek, "light bulb" is η λάμπα. It is a noun.
How is η λάμπα written in Greek?
Lambda (λ) alpha (α) mu (μ) pi (π) alpha (α) form lamba. The article η shows feminine.
How is η λάμπα used in a sentence?
Use η λάμπα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Αντάλλαξα την λάμπα. (I replaced the light bulb.).
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