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How do you say "tide" in Greek?
η παλίρροια
i palirroia
In Greek, "tide" is η παλίρροια (i palirroia).
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Pronunciation
Say the Greek word as "i palirroia", "i" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η παλίρροια is feminine. Its plural is παλίρροιες.
Example sentence
Η παλίρροια κάλυψε σιγά σιγά την άμμο.
i palirroia kalupse siga siga tin ammo.
The tide slowly covered the sand.
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How to remember η παλίρροια
Think of the tide when you hear "i palirroia" — it echoes saying "palirroia" fast.
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Questions about η παλίρροια
How do you pronounce η παλίρροια?
Say the Greek word as "i palirroia", "i" carries the stress, so give it a touch more punch, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η παλίρροια masculine or feminine?
η παλίρροια is feminine. η παλίρροια is feminine. Its plural is παλίρροιες.
How is η παλίρροια used in Greek?
η παλίρροια is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η παλίρροια κάλυψε σιγά σιγά την άμμο. (The tide slowly covered the sand.).
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