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How do you say "picture" in Greek?

η εικόνα

i ikona

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "picture" is η εικόνα.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced ee ee-KOH-nah, with stress on the second syllable. The initial 'i' sound is short like in 'sit'.

Writing and usage

Epsilon (ε) and iota (ι) often make similar vowel sounds. The accent mark sits over the omicron (ό).

Example sentence

Η εικόνα είναι όμορφη.

The picture is beautiful.

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How to remember η εικόνα

Ikona sounds like 'icon', which is a picture or image in religious contexts.

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Questions about η εικόνα

How do you say "picture" in Greek?

In Greek, "picture" is η εικόνα. It is a noun.

How is η εικόνα written in Greek?

Epsilon (ε) and iota (ι) often make similar vowel sounds. The accent mark sits over the omicron (ό).

How is η εικόνα used in a sentence?

Use η εικόνα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η εικόνα είναι όμορφη. (The picture is beautiful.).

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