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How do you say "pupil" in Greek?
η κόρη
i kori
In Greek, "pupil" is η κόρη (i kori).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "i kori", giving "ko" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
η κόρη is feminine. Its plural is κόρες.
Example sentence
Σε έντονο φως, η κόρη γίνεται μικρότερη.
Se entono fos, i kori ginetai mikroteri.
In bright light, the pupil gets smaller.
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How to remember η κόρη
Let "i kori" sound silly in your head for a second; silliness plus η κόρη makes it stick.
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- eyelid το βλέφαρο
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- earlobe ο λοβός του αυτιού
- thigh ο μηρός
- shin η κνήμη
- heel η φτέρνα
- toe το δάχτυλο του ποδιού
- fingertip η άκρη του δακτύλου
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Questions about η κόρη
How do you pronounce η κόρη?
Speak it as "i kori", giving "ko" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is η κόρη masculine or feminine?
η κόρη is feminine. η κόρη is feminine. Its plural is κόρες.
How is η κόρη used in Greek?
η κόρη is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Σε έντονο φως, η κόρη γίνεται μικρότερη. (In bright light, the pupil gets smaller.).
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