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How do you say "woodpecker" in Greek?
ο δρυοκολάπτης
o druokolaptis
In Greek, "woodpecker" is ο δρυοκολάπτης (o druokolaptis).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "o druokolaptis", and the loudest syllable is the one built around "i", the little "o" in front just marks it as a masculine noun, so don't skip over it.
Grammar notes
ο δρυοκολάπτης is masculine. Its plural is δρυοκολάπτες.
Example sentence
Ο δρυοκολάπτης χτύπησε δυνατά το δέντρο.
O druokolaptis chtypise dunata to dentro.
The woodpecker tapped loudly on the tree.
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How to remember ο δρυοκολάπτης
Anchor "o druokolaptis" to that woodpecker — say it slowly and it drifts toward saying "druokolaptis" fast.
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Questions about ο δρυοκολάπτης
How do you pronounce ο δρυοκολάπτης?
Pronounce this as "o druokolaptis", and the loudest syllable is the one built around "i", the little "o" in front just marks it as a masculine noun, so don't skip over it.
Is ο δρυοκολάπτης masculine or feminine?
ο δρυοκολάπτης is masculine. ο δρυοκολάπτης is masculine. Its plural is δρυοκολάπτες.
How is ο δρυοκολάπτης used in Greek?
ο δρυοκολάπτης is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο δρυοκολάπτης χτύπησε δυνατά το δέντρο. (The woodpecker tapped loudly on the tree.).
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