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How do you say "wasp" in Greek?
η σφήκα
i sfika
In Greek, "wasp" is η σφήκα (i sfika).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approach it as "i sfika", keeping "sfi" as the stressed beat.
Grammar notes
η σφήκα is feminine. Its plural is σφήκες.
Example sentence
Μια σφήκα βούιξε θυμωμένη κοντά στο πικνίκ.
Mia sfika voyixe thumomeni konta sto piknik.
A wasp buzzed angrily near the picnic.
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How to remember η σφήκα
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Questions about η σφήκα
How do you pronounce η σφήκα?
English speakers can approach it as "i sfika", keeping "sfi" as the stressed beat.
Is η σφήκα masculine or feminine?
η σφήκα is feminine. η σφήκα is feminine. Its plural is σφήκες.
How is η σφήκα used in Greek?
η σφήκα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια σφήκα βούιξε θυμωμένη κοντά στο πικνίκ. (A wasp buzzed angrily near the picnic.).
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