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How do you say "tongue" in Greek?
η γλώσσα
i glossa
In Greek, "tongue" is η γλώσσα (i glossa).
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Pronunciation
Try "i glossa" for the sound, since you push a little extra weight onto the "o" part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η γλώσσα is feminine. Its plural is γλώσσες.
Example sentence
Το παγωτό ήταν κρύο στη γλώσσα μου.
To pagoto itan kryo sti glossa moy.
The ice cream was cold on my tongue.
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How to remember η γλώσσα
Think of the tongue in "The ice cream was cold on my tongue." when you hear "i glossa" — it echoes "glossa" said slowly.
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Questions about η γλώσσα
How do you pronounce η γλώσσα?
Try "i glossa" for the sound, since you push a little extra weight onto the "o" part, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η γλώσσα masculine or feminine?
η γλώσσα is feminine. η γλώσσα is feminine. Its plural is γλώσσες.
How is η γλώσσα used in Greek?
η γλώσσα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το παγωτό ήταν κρύο στη γλώσσα μου. (The ice cream was cold on my tongue.).
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