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How do you say "vertical" in Greek?
η κάθετη
i katheti
In Greek, "vertical" is η κάθετη (i katheti).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "i katheti", making sure "the" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
η κάθετη is feminine. Its plural is κάθετοι.
Example sentence
Το κοντάρι της σημαίας στεκόταν σε κάθετη γραμμή.
To kontari tis simaias stekotan se katheti grammi.
The flagpole stood in a vertical line.
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How to remember η κάθετη
The trick is the "the" beat: exaggerate it once and η κάθετη will come back to mind on its own.
Related words
- circle ο κύκλος
- triangle το τρίγωνο
- rectangle το ορθογώνιο
- diamond το διαμάντι
- oval το οβάλ
- hexagon το εξάγωνο
- pentagon το πεντάγωνο
- cube ο κύβος
- sphere η σφαίρα
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Questions about η κάθετη
How do you pronounce η κάθετη?
Pronounce it "i katheti", making sure "the" gets the stronger beat.
Is η κάθετη masculine or feminine?
η κάθετη is feminine. η κάθετη is feminine. Its plural is κάθετοι.
How is η κάθετη used in Greek?
η κάθετη is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το κοντάρι της σημαίας στεκόταν σε κάθετη γραμμή. (The flagpole stood in a vertical line.).
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