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How do you say "salad" in Greek?
η σαλάτα
i salata
In Greek, "salad" is η σαλάτα (i salata).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approximate it as "i salata", where the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η σαλάτα is feminine. Its plural is σαλάτες.
Example sentence
Πέταξε μια φρέσκια πράσινη σαλάτα.
Petaxe mia freskia prasini salata.
She tossed a fresh green salad.
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How to remember η σαλάτα
Let "i salata" call up a salad from the example sentence; the sound bends toward saying "salata" fast.
Related words
- soup η σούπα
- stew το στιφάδο
- pasta τα ζυμαρικά
- noodle το νουντλς
- dumpling το ζυμαρικό
- sausage το λουκάνικο
- bacon το μπέικον
- ham το ζαμπόν
- cream η κρέμα
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Questions about η σαλάτα
How do you pronounce η σαλάτα?
English speakers can approximate it as "i salata", where the loudest syllable is the one built around "a", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η σαλάτα masculine or feminine?
η σαλάτα is feminine. η σαλάτα is feminine. Its plural is σαλάτες.
How is η σαλάτα used in Greek?
η σαλάτα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Πέταξε μια φρέσκια πράσινη σαλάτα. (She tossed a fresh green salad.).
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