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How do you say "salamander" in Greek?
η σαλαμάνδρα
i salamandra
In Greek, "salamander" is η σαλαμάνδρα (i salamandra).
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Pronunciation
Go with "i salamandra" as your pronunciation, treating "ma" as the loudest part.
Grammar notes
η σαλαμάνδρα is feminine. Its plural is Σαλαμάνδρες.
Example sentence
Η σαλαμάνδρα κρύφτηκε κάτω από ένα υγρό κούτσουρο.
i salamandra kryftike kato apo ena ugro koytsoyro.
The salamander hid under a damp log.
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How to remember η σαλαμάνδρα
Try associating the "ma" chunk with a quick snapshot of η σαλαμάνδρα in action.
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Questions about η σαλαμάνδρα
How do you pronounce η σαλαμάνδρα?
Go with "i salamandra" as your pronunciation, treating "ma" as the loudest part.
Is η σαλαμάνδρα masculine or feminine?
η σαλαμάνδρα is feminine. η σαλαμάνδρα is feminine. Its plural is Σαλαμάνδρες.
How is η σαλαμάνδρα used in Greek?
η σαλαμάνδρα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η σαλαμάνδρα κρύφτηκε κάτω από ένα υγρό κούτσουρο. (The salamander hid under a damp log.).
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