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How do you say "sunflower" in Greek?
ο ηλίανθος
o ilianthos
In Greek, "sunflower" is ο ηλίανθος (o ilianthos).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "o ilianthos", giving "lia" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Grammar notes
ο ηλίανθος is masculine. Its plural is ηλιοτρόπια.
Example sentence
Το ηλιοτρόπιο στράφηκε προς τον ήλιο.
To iliotropio strafike pros ton ilio.
The sunflower turned toward the sun.
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How to remember ο ηλίανθος
Hold onto the "lia" sound like a small hook and hang the image of ο ηλίανθος on it.
Related words
- root η ρίζα
- branch το κλαδί
- trunk ο κορμός
- leaf το φύλλο
- seed ο σπόρος
- bud το μπουμπούκι
- oak η βελανιδιά
- pine το πεύκο
- palm ο φοίνικας
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Questions about ο ηλίανθος
How do you pronounce ο ηλίανθος?
Speak it as "o ilianthos", giving "lia" the strongest emphasis in the word.
Is ο ηλίανθος masculine or feminine?
ο ηλίανθος is masculine. ο ηλίανθος is masculine. Its plural is ηλιοτρόπια.
How is ο ηλίανθος used in Greek?
ο ηλίανθος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το ηλιοτρόπιο στράφηκε προς τον ήλιο. (The sunflower turned toward the sun.).
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