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How do you say "prawn" in Greek?
η γαρίδα
i garidha
In Greek, "prawn" is η γαρίδα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee gah-REE-dhah' with stress on the second syllable. The 'g' is gamma, pronounced like a hard 'g'.
Writing and usage
Garidha uses gamma (γ) at the start, which sounds like 'g' before alpha (α). Delta (δ) makes a 'dh' sound.
Example sentence
Η γαρίδα είναι νόστιμη.
The prawn is tasty.
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How to remember η γαρίδα
Garidha - prawns are small shrimp, and this word is easy to remember because it sounds a bit like 'guard' - they guard the sea floor.
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Questions about η γαρίδα
How do you say "prawn" in Greek?
In Greek, "prawn" is η γαρίδα. It is a noun.
How is η γαρίδα written in Greek?
Garidha uses gamma (γ) at the start, which sounds like 'g' before alpha (α). Delta (δ) makes a 'dh' sound.
How is η γαρίδα used in a sentence?
Use η γαρίδα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η γαρίδα είναι νόστιμη. (The prawn is tasty.).
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