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How do you say "scar" in Greek?
η ουλή
i oyli
In Greek, "scar" is η ουλή (i oyli).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approximate it as "i oyli", where the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η ουλή is feminine. Its plural is ουλές.
Example sentence
Μια μικρή ουλή παρέμεινε μετά την επούλωση του κοψίματος.
Mia mikri oyli paremeine meta tin epoylosi toy kopsimatos.
A small scar remained after the cut healed.
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How to remember η ουλή
Think of that scar when you hear "i oyli" — it echoes "oyli". A few run-throughs and the two will feel glued together.
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- skull το κρανίο
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- rib το πλευρό
- skin το δέρμα
- nail το καρφί
- elbow ο αγκώνας
- wrist ο καρπός
- ankle ο αστράγαλος
- knee το γόνατο
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Questions about η ουλή
How do you pronounce η ουλή?
English speakers can approximate it as "i oyli", where the rhythm stays fairly flat across the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η ουλή masculine or feminine?
η ουλή is feminine. η ουλή is feminine. Its plural is ουλές.
How is η ουλή used in Greek?
η ουλή is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια μικρή ουλή παρέμεινε μετά την επούλωση του κοψίματος. (A small scar remained after the cut healed.).
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