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How do you say "storm" in Greek?
η καταιγίδα
i kataigida
In Greek, "storm" is η καταιγίδα (i kataigida).
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Pronunciation
Sound it out as "i kataigida" — 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 καταιγίδα is feminine. Its plural is καταιγίδες.
Example sentence
Μια σφοδρή καταιγίδα σάρωσε την πόλη.
Mia sfodri kataigida sarose tin poli.
A fierce storm swept through the town.
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How to remember η καταιγίδα
Picture the storm in "A fierce storm swept through the town.": the romaji "i kataigida" sounds a bit like saying "kataigida" fast, which helps it stick.
Related words
- rainbow το ουράνιο τόξο
- thunder ο κεραυνός
- hurricane ο τυφώνας
- tornado ο ανεμοστρόβιλος
- frost ο παγετός
- drought η ξηρασία
- flood ο κατακλυσμός
- earthquake ο σεισμός
- volcano το ηφαίστειο
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Questions about η καταιγίδα
How do you pronounce η καταιγίδα?
Sound it out as "i kataigida" — 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 καταιγίδα masculine or feminine?
η καταιγίδα is feminine. η καταιγίδα is feminine. Its plural is καταιγίδες.
How is η καταιγίδα used in Greek?
η καταιγίδα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια σφοδρή καταιγίδα σάρωσε την πόλη. (A fierce storm swept through the town.).
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