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How do you say "root" in Greek?
η ρίζα
i riza
In Greek, "root" is η ρίζα (i riza).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "i riza", giving "ri" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
η ρίζα is feminine. Its plural is ρίζες.
Example sentence
Οι ρίζες του δέντρου έτρεχαν βαθιά κάτω από τη γη.
Oi rizes toy dentroy etrechan vathia kato apo ti gi.
The tree's roots ran deep underground.
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How to remember η ρίζα
Give "ri" a funny mental voice, then connect that voice directly to η ρίζα.
Related words
- branch το κλαδί
- trunk ο κορμός
- leaf το φύλλο
- seed ο σπόρος
- bud το μπουμπούκι
- oak η βελανιδιά
- pine το πεύκο
- palm ο φοίνικας
- bamboo το μπαμπού
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Questions about η ρίζα
How do you pronounce η ρίζα?
Speak it as "i riza", giving "ri" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is η ρίζα masculine or feminine?
η ρίζα is feminine. η ρίζα is feminine. Its plural is ρίζες.
How is η ρίζα used in Greek?
η ρίζα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Οι ρίζες του δέντρου έτρεχαν βαθιά κάτω από τη γη. (The tree's roots ran deep underground.).
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