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How do you say "sock" in Greek?
η κάλτσα
i kaltsa
In Greek, "sock" is η κάλτσα (i kaltsa).
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Pronunciation
Aim for "i kaltsa" when you say it out loud, and the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η κάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is κάλτσες.
Example sentence
Μια κάλτσα χάθηκε στο πλύσιμο.
Mia kaltsa chathike sto plysimo.
One sock went missing in the wash.
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How to remember η κάλτσα
Anchor "i kaltsa" to that sock — say it slowly and it drifts toward "kaltsa" said slowly.
Related words
- jacket το σακάκι
- scarf το κασκόλ
- pajama η πιτζάμα
- tie η γραβάτα
- sandal το σανδάλι
- boot το μπότα
- slipper η παντόφλα
- sneaker το αθλητικό παπούτσι
- jewelry τα κοσμήματα
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Questions about η κάλτσα
How do you pronounce η κάλτσα?
Aim for "i kaltsa" when you say it out loud, and the emphasis lands on the "a" sound in the middle of the word, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η κάλτσα masculine or feminine?
η κάλτσα is feminine. η κάλτσα is feminine. Its plural is κάλτσες.
How is η κάλτσα used in Greek?
η κάλτσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια κάλτσα χάθηκε στο πλύσιμο. (One sock went missing in the wash.).
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