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How do you say "stem" in Greek?

το κοτσάνι

to kotsani

Noun Greek alphabet

In Greek, "stem" is το κοτσάνι.

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Pronunciation

Say ko-TSAH-nee with stress on the second syllable, the ts sound from tau-sigma sharp.

Writing and usage

Uses kappa (κ), omicron (ο), tau (τ), sigma (σ), alpha (α), nu (ν), iota (ι), with accent on alpha.

Example sentence

Το κοτσάνι του φυτού είναι πράσινο.

The stem of the plant is green.

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How to remember το κοτσάνι

Kotsani has a woody, botanical feel. The ts sound is crisp like a plant being cut.

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Questions about το κοτσάνι

How do you say "stem" in Greek?

In Greek, "stem" is το κοτσάνι. It is a noun.

How is το κοτσάνι written in Greek?

Uses kappa (κ), omicron (ο), tau (τ), sigma (σ), alpha (α), nu (ν), iota (ι), with accent on alpha.

How is το κοτσάνι used in a sentence?

Use το κοτσάνι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το κοτσάνι του φυτού είναι πράσινο. (The stem of the plant is green.).

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