How do you say "mint" in Greek?

η μέντα

i menta

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "mint" is η μέντα (i menta).

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Pronunciation

Sound this out as "i menta", pushing the stress onto "me" so it doesn't sound flat.

Grammar notes

η μέντα is feminine. Its plural is μέντες.

Example sentence

Ένα κλαδάκι μέντας δρόσισε το ποτό.

Έna kladaki mentas drosise to poto.

A sprig of mint cooled the drink.

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Questions about η μέντα

How do you pronounce η μέντα?

Sound this out as "i menta", pushing the stress onto "me" so it doesn't sound flat.

Is η μέντα masculine or feminine?

η μέντα is feminine. η μέντα is feminine. Its plural is μέντες.

How is η μέντα used in Greek?

η μέντα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα κλαδάκι μέντας δρόσισε το ποτό. (A sprig of mint cooled the drink.).

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