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How do you say "pond" in Greek?
η λιμνούλα
i limnula
In Greek, "pond" is η λιμνούλα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'i lim-NU-la' with stress on the second syllable. Limnula is a diminutive form, suggesting a small lake.
Writing and usage
Limnula contains the Greek root limn, meaning lake. The -oula ending is a diminutive suffix in Greek, making things sound smaller or more endearing.
Example sentence
Η λιμνούλα ήταν γεμάτη με χελώνες.
The pond was full of turtles.
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How to remember η λιμνούλα
Limn appears in 'limnology', the study of fresh water. Limnula means a little lake or pond, using the Greek diminutive suffix.
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Questions about η λιμνούλα
How do you say "pond" in Greek?
In Greek, "pond" is η λιμνούλα. It is a noun.
How is η λιμνούλα written in Greek?
Limnula contains the Greek root limn, meaning lake. The -oula ending is a diminutive suffix in Greek, making things sound smaller or more endearing.
How is η λιμνούλα used in a sentence?
Use η λιμνούλα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η λιμνούλα ήταν γεμάτη με χελώνες. (The pond was full of turtles.).
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