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How do you say "snowstorm" in Greek?

η χιονοθύελλα

i hionothiela

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In Greek, "snowstorm" is η χιονοθύελλα.

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Pronunciation

Say ee hee-o-no-thee-EL-lah with stress on the last syllable. The chi (χ) is soft 'kh', and the iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'.

Writing and usage

Iota (ι) at the start (feminine article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Theta (θ) is 'th'. Lambda (λ) appears twice.

Example sentence

υπάρχει χιονοθύελλα.

There is a snowstorm.

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How to remember η χιονοθύελλα

A snowstorm is a violent snow. Squall is a storm word, and so is this.

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Questions about η χιονοθύελλα

How do you say "snowstorm" in Greek?

In Greek, "snowstorm" is η χιονοθύελλα. It is a noun.

How is η χιονοθύελλα written in Greek?

Iota (ι) at the start (feminine article). Chi (χ) is soft 'kh'. Iota (ι) sounds like 'ee'. Omicron (ο) appears twice. Theta (θ) is 'th'. Lambda (λ) appears twice.

How is η χιονοθύελλα used in a sentence?

Use η χιονοθύελλα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: υπάρχει χιονοθύελλα. (There is a snowstorm.).

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