How do you say "sentence" in Greek?

η πρόταση

i protasi

Noun Feminine

In Greek, "sentence" is η πρόταση (i protasi).

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Pronunciation

Try "i protasi" for the sound, since "o" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.

Grammar notes

η πρόταση is feminine. Its plural is ποινές.

Example sentence

Έγραψε μια σύντομη πρόταση στον πίνακα.

Έgrapse mia syntomi protasi ston pinaka.

She wrote a short sentence on the board.

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How to remember η πρόταση

Think of a sentence from the example sentence when you hear "i protasi" — it echoes "protasi".

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Questions about η πρόταση

How do you pronounce η πρόταση?

Try "i protasi" for the sound, since "o" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.

Is η πρόταση masculine or feminine?

η πρόταση is feminine. η πρόταση is feminine. Its plural is ποινές.

How is η πρόταση used in Greek?

η πρόταση is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έγραψε μια σύντομη πρόταση στον πίνακα. (She wrote a short sentence on the board.).

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