How do you say "tear" in Greek?

το δάκρυ

to dakru

Noun Neuter

In Greek, "tear" is το δάκρυ (to dakru).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce it "to dakru", making sure "da" gets the stronger beat.

Grammar notes

το δάκρυ is neuter. Its plural is δάκρυα.

Example sentence

Ένα μόνο δάκρυ κύλησε στο μάγουλό της.

Έna mono dakru kylise sto magoylo tis.

A single tear rolled down her cheek.

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How to remember το δάκρυ

Think of "to dakru" as sounding a bit like an English word you already know, and tie that image to το δάκρυ.

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Questions about το δάκρυ

How do you pronounce το δάκρυ?

Pronounce it "to dakru", making sure "da" gets the stronger beat.

Is το δάκρυ masculine or feminine?

το δάκρυ is neuter. το δάκρυ is neuter. Its plural is δάκρυα.

How is το δάκρυ used in Greek?

το δάκρυ is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα μόνο δάκρυ κύλησε στο μάγουλό της. (A single tear rolled down her cheek.).

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