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How do you say "seal" in Greek?
η φώκια
i fokia
In Greek, "seal" is η φώκια (i fokia).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "i fokia", and the beat of the word sits on "o", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η φώκια is feminine. Its plural is φώκιες.
Example sentence
Μια φώκια έκανε ηλιοθεραπεία νωχελικά στα βράχια.
Mia fokia ekane iliotherapeia nochelika sta vrachia.
A seal sunbathed lazily on the rocks.
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How to remember η φώκια
Picture a seal from the example sentence: the romaji "i fokia" sounds a bit like "fokia", which helps it stick.
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- scorpion ο σκορπιός
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Questions about η φώκια
How do you pronounce η φώκια?
Pronounce this as "i fokia", and the beat of the word sits on "o", the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η φώκια masculine or feminine?
η φώκια is feminine. η φώκια is feminine. Its plural is φώκιες.
How is η φώκια used in Greek?
η φώκια is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια φώκια έκανε ηλιοθεραπεία νωχελικά στα βράχια. (A seal sunbathed lazily on the rocks.).
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