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How do you say "lily" in Greek?
ο κρίνος
o krinos
In Greek, "lily" is ο κρίνος (o krinos).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "o krinos", making sure "kri" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
ο κρίνος is masculine. Its plural is κρίνα.
Example sentence
Ένας λευκός κρίνος επέπλεε στη λίμνη.
Έnas leukos krinos epeplee sti limni.
A white lily floated on the pond.
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How to remember ο κρίνος
Notice how "kri" almost echoes an everyday English sound, then anchor that echo to ο κρίνος.
Related words
- root η ρίζα
- branch το κλαδί
- trunk ο κορμός
- leaf το φύλλο
- seed ο σπόρος
- bud το μπουμπούκι
- oak η βελανιδιά
- pine το πεύκο
- palm ο φοίνικας
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Questions about ο κρίνος
How do you pronounce ο κρίνος?
Pronounce it "o krinos", making sure "kri" gets the stronger beat.
Is ο κρίνος masculine or feminine?
ο κρίνος is masculine. ο κρίνος is masculine. Its plural is κρίνα.
How is ο κρίνος used in Greek?
ο κρίνος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένας λευκός κρίνος επέπλεε στη λίμνη. (A white lily floated on the pond.).
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