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How do you say "rock" in Greek?
η πέτρα
i petra
In Greek, "rock" is η πέτρα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee PE-tra' with stress on the first syllable. The 'e' at the start is a standalone article, not part of the word.
Writing and usage
Greek uses three letters for sounds English has one: p (π), f-like phi (φ), and pf-like psi (ψ). Here we have pi (π), which sounds like English 'p'.
Example sentence
Βρήκα μια μεγάλη πέτρα στο μονοπάτι.
I found a big rock on the path.
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How to remember η πέτρα
Petra appears in many place names like Petra, Jordan. The name refers to a stone city carved into rock.
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Questions about η πέτρα
How do you say "rock" in Greek?
In Greek, "rock" is η πέτρα. It is a noun.
How is η πέτρα written in Greek?
Greek uses three letters for sounds English has one: p (π), f-like phi (φ), and pf-like psi (ψ). Here we have pi (π), which sounds like English 'p'.
How is η πέτρα used in a sentence?
Use η πέτρα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Βρήκα μια μεγάλη πέτρα στο μονοπάτι. (I found a big rock on the path.).
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