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How do you say "sock" in Greek?

η κάλτσα

i kaltsa

Noun Feminine

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.

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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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