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How do you say "portion" in Greek?
η μερίδα
i merida
In Greek, "portion" is η μερίδα (i merida).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "i merida" — the accent falls on "i", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η μερίδα is feminine. Its plural is μερίδες.
Example sentence
Σέρβιρε μεγάλη μερίδα ρύζι.
Servire megali merida ryzi.
He served a large portion of rice.
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How to remember η μερίδα
Link the sound "i merida" to a portion from the example sentence; say it like "merida" said slowly and the meaning follows.
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Questions about η μερίδα
How do you pronounce η μερίδα?
Sound it out as "i merida" — the accent falls on "i", so don't rush past it, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η μερίδα masculine or feminine?
η μερίδα is feminine. η μερίδα is feminine. Its plural is μερίδες.
How is η μερίδα used in Greek?
η μερίδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Σέρβιρε μεγάλη μερίδα ρύζι. (He served a large portion of rice.).
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