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How do you say "wildfire" in Greek?
η πυρκαγιά
i purkagia
In Greek, "wildfire" is η πυρκαγιά (i purkagia).
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Pronunciation
Aim for something like "i purkagia", with your voice rising slightly on "rka".
Grammar notes
η πυρκαγιά is feminine. Its plural is πυρκαγιές.
Example sentence
Μια πυρκαγιά εξαπλώθηκε στους ξηρούς λόφους.
Mia purkagia exaplothike stoys xiroys lofoys.
A wildfire spread across the dry hills.
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How to remember η πυρκαγιά
Say "i purkagia" like a little chant and let η πυρκαγιά be the picture that pops up each time.
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Questions about η πυρκαγιά
How do you pronounce η πυρκαγιά?
Aim for something like "i purkagia", with your voice rising slightly on "rka".
Is η πυρκαγιά masculine or feminine?
η πυρκαγιά is feminine. η πυρκαγιά is feminine. Its plural is πυρκαγιές.
How is η πυρκαγιά used in Greek?
η πυρκαγιά is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια πυρκαγιά εξαπλώθηκε στους ξηρούς λόφους. (A wildfire spread across the dry hills.).
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