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How do you say "lighthouse" in Greek?
ο φάρος
o faros
In Greek, "lighthouse" is ο φάρος (o faros).
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Pronunciation
In plain English spelling that's "o faros", stressed mainly on "fa".
Grammar notes
ο φάρος is masculine. Its plural is φάροι.
Example sentence
Ο φάρος οδηγούσε τα πλοία στην ακτή.
O faros odigoyse ta ploia stin akti.
The lighthouse guided ships to shore.
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How to remember ο φάρος
Turn "o faros" into a tiny story in your head, with ο φάρος as the main character.
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- suburb το προάστιο
- countryside η ύπαιθρος
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Questions about ο φάρος
How do you pronounce ο φάρος?
In plain English spelling that's "o faros", stressed mainly on "fa".
Is ο φάρος masculine or feminine?
ο φάρος is masculine. ο φάρος is masculine. Its plural is φάροι.
How is ο φάρος used in Greek?
ο φάρος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο φάρος οδηγούσε τα πλοία στην ακτή. (The lighthouse guided ships to shore.).
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