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How do you say "potato" in Greek?
η πατάτα
i patata
In Greek, "potato" is η πατάτα.
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Pronunciation
Say pah-TAH-tah with stress on the second syllable, all vowels pronounced equally.
Writing and usage
Uses pi (π), alpha (α), tau (τ), alpha (α), tau (τ), alpha (α), with accent on second alpha.
Example sentence
Η πατάτα είναι άλευρη.
The potato is starchy.
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How to remember η πατάτα
Patata is familiar across many languages for the staple tuber. The tah-tah rhythm bounces naturally.
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Questions about η πατάτα
How do you say "potato" in Greek?
In Greek, "potato" is η πατάτα. It is a noun.
How is η πατάτα written in Greek?
Uses pi (π), alpha (α), tau (τ), alpha (α), tau (τ), alpha (α), with accent on second alpha.
How is η πατάτα used in a sentence?
Use η πατάτα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η πατάτα είναι άλευρη. (The potato is starchy.).
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