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How do you say "water tub" in Greek?
η μπανιέρα
i banyeri
In Greek, "water tub" is η μπανιέρα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'i ba-NYE-ra' with stress on the second syllable. The 'ny' sound is the Greek ny (ν) plus the iota (ι) making a 'ny' sound.
Writing and usage
Banyeri is a loanword from French 'baignoire'. Greek borrowed this word for the modern bathtub, written with the Greek beta (β) and ny.
Example sentence
Η μπανιέρα ήταν γεμάτη με ζεστό νερό.
The tub was filled with hot water.
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How to remember η μπανιέρα
Banyera/baignoire traces back to the French word. Many bathroom terms in Greek are European loanwords introduced with modern plumbing.
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Questions about η μπανιέρα
How do you say "water tub" in Greek?
In Greek, "water tub" is η μπανιέρα. It is a noun.
How is η μπανιέρα written in Greek?
Banyeri is a loanword from French 'baignoire'. Greek borrowed this word for the modern bathtub, written with the Greek beta (β) and ny.
How is η μπανιέρα used in a sentence?
Use η μπανιέρα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η μπανιέρα ήταν γεμάτη με ζεστό νερό. (The tub was filled with hot water.).
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