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How do you say "rainstorm" in Greek?
η καταιγίδα
i kateyidha
In Greek, "rainstorm" is η καταιγίδα.
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Pronunciation
Say ee kah-tah-ee-GHEE-dhah with stress on the third syllable. The kappa (κ) is hard 'k', and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.
Writing and usage
Iota (ι) at the start (feminine article). Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Alpha (α) appears twice. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Delta (δ) is soft 'd'.
Example sentence
υπάρχει μια καταιγίδα.
There is a rainstorm.
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How to remember η καταιγίδα
A rainstorm is a sudden violent rain. Catastrophe shares this root word.
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- sad λυπημένος lipimenos
- seven εφτά efta
- shallow ρηχός rihos
- strong ισχυρός ishiros
- sunny ηλιόλουστος iliolustos
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Questions about η καταιγίδα
How do you say "rainstorm" in Greek?
In Greek, "rainstorm" is η καταιγίδα. It is a noun.
How is η καταιγίδα written in Greek?
Iota (ι) at the start (feminine article). Kappa (κ) is hard 'k'. Alpha (α) appears twice. Tau (τ) is hard 't'. Gamma (γ) is 'g'. Delta (δ) is soft 'd'.
How is η καταιγίδα used in a sentence?
Use η καταιγίδα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: υπάρχει μια καταιγίδα. (There is a rainstorm.).
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