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How do you say "shelter" in Greek?
το καταφύγιο
to katafygio
In Greek, "shelter" is το καταφύγιο (to katafygio).
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Pronunciation
The word reads phonetically as "to katafygio", and the stress falls comfortably on "ta".
Grammar notes
το καταφύγιο is neuter. Its plural is καταφύγια.
Example sentence
Ο σκύλος βρήκε σπίτι στο καταφύγιο.
O skylos vrike spiti sto katafygio.
The dog found a home at the shelter.
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How to remember το καταφύγιο
Imagine someone shouting "ta" while pointing at το καταφύγιο; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.
Related words
- courtyard η αυλή
- plaza η πλατεία
- square η πλατεία
- monument το μνημείο
- lighthouse ο φάρος
- pier η προβλήτα
- dock η αποβάθρα
- marina η μαρίνα
- suburb το προάστιο
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Questions about το καταφύγιο
How do you pronounce το καταφύγιο?
The word reads phonetically as "to katafygio", and the stress falls comfortably on "ta".
Is το καταφύγιο masculine or feminine?
το καταφύγιο is neuter. το καταφύγιο is neuter. Its plural is καταφύγια.
How is το καταφύγιο used in Greek?
το καταφύγιο is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο σκύλος βρήκε σπίτι στο καταφύγιο. (The dog found a home at the shelter.).
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