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How do you say "pumpkin" in Greek?
η κολοκύθα
i kolokitha
In Greek, "pumpkin" is η κολοκύθα.
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Pronunciation
Say ko-lo-KI-thah with stress on the third syllable, keeping vowels crisp.
Writing and usage
Uses kappa (κ), omicron (ο), lambda (λ), omicron (ο), kappa (κ), iota (ι), theta (θ), alpha (α).
Example sentence
Η κολοκύθα είναι πορτοκαλί.
The pumpkin is orange.
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How to remember η κολοκύθα
Kolokitha has an orange, round quality to its sound. Kolo- relates to circle in Greek.
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Questions about η κολοκύθα
How do you say "pumpkin" in Greek?
In Greek, "pumpkin" is η κολοκύθα. It is a noun.
How is η κολοκύθα written in Greek?
Uses kappa (κ), omicron (ο), lambda (λ), omicron (ο), kappa (κ), iota (ι), theta (θ), alpha (α).
How is η κολοκύθα used in a sentence?
Use η κολοκύθα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η κολοκύθα είναι πορτοκαλί. (The pumpkin is orange.).
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