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How do you say "steering" in Greek?
το σύστημα διεύθυνσης
to systima dieythunsis
In Greek, "steering" is το σύστημα διεύθυνσης (to systima dieythunsis).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approximate it as "to systima dieythunsis", where the emphasis lands on the "y" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το σύστημα διεύθυνσης is neuter. Its plural is πηδάλια.
Example sentence
Έπιασε σφιχτά το τιμόνι.
Έpiase sfichta to timoni.
He gripped the steering wheel tightly.
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How to remember το σύστημα διεύθυνσης
Anchor "to systima dieythunsis" to the steering in "He gripped the steering wheel tightly." — say it slowly and it drifts toward saying "dieythunsis" fast.
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- airplane το αεροπλάνο
- helicopter το ελικόπτερο
- ship το πλοίο
- boat το σκάφος
- ferry το πλοίο
- submarine το υποβρύχιο
- train το τρένο
- subway το μετρό
- tram το τραμ
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Questions about το σύστημα διεύθυνσης
How do you pronounce το σύστημα διεύθυνσης?
English speakers can approximate it as "to systima dieythunsis", where the emphasis lands on the "y" sound in the middle of the word, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το σύστημα διεύθυνσης masculine or feminine?
το σύστημα διεύθυνσης is neuter. το σύστημα διεύθυνσης is neuter. Its plural is πηδάλια.
How is το σύστημα διεύθυνσης used in Greek?
το σύστημα διεύθυνσης is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Έπιασε σφιχτά το τιμόνι. (He gripped the steering wheel tightly.).
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