How do you say "orchid" in Greek?

η ορχιδέα

i orchidea

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "orchid" is η ορχιδέα (i orchidea).

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Pronunciation

Try "i orchidea" out loud, letting "rchi" carry most of the emphasis.

Grammar notes

η ορχιδέα is feminine. Its plural is ορχιδέες.

Example sentence

Μια λεπτή ορχιδέα κάθισε στο περβάζι.

Mia lepti orchidea kathise sto pervazi.

A delicate orchid sat on the windowsill.

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How to remember η ορχιδέα

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Questions about η ορχιδέα

How do you pronounce η ορχιδέα?

Try "i orchidea" out loud, letting "rchi" carry most of the emphasis.

Is η ορχιδέα masculine or feminine?

η ορχιδέα is feminine. η ορχιδέα is feminine. Its plural is ορχιδέες.

How is η ορχιδέα used in Greek?

η ορχιδέα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια λεπτή ορχιδέα κάθισε στο περβάζι. (A delicate orchid sat on the windowsill.).

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