Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "tie" in Greek?
η γραβάτα
i gravata
In Greek, "tie" is η γραβάτα (i gravata).
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Pronunciation
This one comes out as "i gravata" in transliteration; 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 γραβάτα is feminine. Its plural is γραβάτες.
Example sentence
Ίσιωσε τη γραβάτα του πριν από τη συνάντηση.
Ίsiose ti gravata toy prin apo ti sunantisi.
He straightened his tie before the meeting.
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How to remember η γραβάτα
Think of the tie in "He straightened his tie before the meeting." when you hear "i gravata" — it echoes saying "gravata" fast.
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Questions about η γραβάτα
How do you pronounce η γραβάτα?
This one comes out as "i gravata" in transliteration; 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 γραβάτα masculine or feminine?
η γραβάτα is feminine. η γραβάτα is feminine. Its plural is γραβάτες.
How is η γραβάτα used in Greek?
η γραβάτα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ίσιωσε τη γραβάτα του πριν από τη συνάντηση. (He straightened his tie before the meeting.).
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