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How do you say "stem" in Greek?
το κοτσάνι
to kotsani
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.
Related words
- carp ο κυπρίνος o kiprinos
- catfish το γατόψαρο to gatopsaro
- cow η αγελάδα i ayeladha
- crow το κοράκι to koraki
- fishing rod το καλάμι to kalami
- frog ο βάτραχος o vatrahos
- horse το άλογο to alogo
- mallard η πρασινοκέφαλη πάπια i prasinokefali papia
- turkey η γαλοπούλα i galopula
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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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