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How do you say "light bulb" in Greek?

η λάμπα

i lamba

Noun Greek alphabet

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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