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How do you say "pancake" in Greek?
η τηγανίτα
i tiganita
In Greek, "pancake" is η τηγανίτα (i tiganita).
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Pronunciation
Say it roughly as "i tiganita", leaning a little harder on the "ni" part rather than rushing through the whole word.
Grammar notes
η τηγανίτα is feminine. Its plural is τηγανίτες.
Example sentence
Γύρισε τη τηγανίτα στο τηγάνι.
Gyrise ti tiganita sto tigani.
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
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How to remember η τηγανίτα
Give "ni" a funny mental voice, then connect that voice directly to η τηγανίτα.
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Questions about η τηγανίτα
How do you pronounce η τηγανίτα?
Say it roughly as "i tiganita", leaning a little harder on the "ni" part rather than rushing through the whole word.
Is η τηγανίτα masculine or feminine?
η τηγανίτα is feminine. η τηγανίτα is feminine. Its plural is τηγανίτες.
How is η τηγανίτα used in Greek?
η τηγανίτα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Γύρισε τη τηγανίτα στο τηγάνι. (She flipped the pancake in the pan.).
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