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How do you say "pliers" in Greek?
η πένσα
i pensa
In Greek, "pliers" is η πένσα (i pensa).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "i pensa", giving "pe" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
η πένσα is feminine. Its plural is Η πένσα.
Example sentence
Έπιασε το σύρμα με την πένσα.
Έpiase to syrma me tin pensa.
She gripped the wire with the pliers.
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How to remember η πένσα
Repeat "pe" out loud and picture η πένσα right as you say it, so the two fuse together.
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Questions about η πένσα
How do you pronounce η πένσα?
Speak it as "i pensa", giving "pe" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is η πένσα masculine or feminine?
η πένσα is feminine. η πένσα is feminine. Its plural is Η πένσα.
How is η πένσα used in Greek?
η πένσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έπιασε το σύρμα με την πένσα. (She gripped the wire with the pliers.).
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