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How do you say "termite" in Greek?
ο τερμίτης
o termitis
In Greek, "termite" is ο τερμίτης (o termitis).
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Pronunciation
Try "o termitis" out loud, letting "rmi" carry most of the emphasis.
Grammar notes
ο τερμίτης is masculine. Its plural is τερμίτες.
Example sentence
Ένας τερμίτης μασούσε αργά μέσα από το παλιό ξύλο.
Έnas termitis masoyse arga mesa apo to palio xylo.
A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.
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How to remember ο τερμίτης
Say "o termitis" like a little chant and let ο τερμίτης be the picture that pops up each time.
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Questions about ο τερμίτης
How do you pronounce ο τερμίτης?
Try "o termitis" out loud, letting "rmi" carry most of the emphasis.
Is ο τερμίτης masculine or feminine?
ο τερμίτης is masculine. ο τερμίτης is masculine. Its plural is τερμίτες.
How is ο τερμίτης used in Greek?
ο τερμίτης is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένας τερμίτης μασούσε αργά μέσα από το παλιό ξύλο. (A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.).
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