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How do you say "sauce" in Greek?
η σάλτσα
i saltsa
In Greek, "sauce" is η σάλτσα (i saltsa).
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Pronunciation
Break it into "i saltsa" and land firmly on "sa" as you say it aloud.
Grammar notes
η σάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is σάλτσες.
Example sentence
Τα ζυμαρικά ήρθαν με πλούσια σάλτσα ντομάτας.
Ta zumarika irthan me ploysia saltsa ntomatas.
The pasta came with a rich tomato sauce.
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How to remember η σάλτσα
Say "i saltsa" a few times fast and let the rhythm alone remind you of η σάλτσα.
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- toast το τοστ
- cereal τα δημητριακά
- pancake η τηγανίτα
- omelet η ομελέτα
- broth ο ζωμός
- gravy η σάλτσα
- dressing το ντρέσινγκ
- marinade η μαρινάδα
- herb το βότανο
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Questions about η σάλτσα
How do you pronounce η σάλτσα?
Break it into "i saltsa" and land firmly on "sa" as you say it aloud.
Is η σάλτσα masculine or feminine?
η σάλτσα is feminine. η σάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is σάλτσες.
How is η σάλτσα used in Greek?
η σάλτσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Τα ζυμαρικά ήρθαν με πλούσια σάλτσα ντομάτας. (The pasta came with a rich tomato sauce.).
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