σύννεφα
The English phrase clouds is translated into Greek as σύννεφα.
How does it change in a sentence?
σύννεφα is the plural form of the noun. The singular form is το σύννεφο, and the genitive plural form used to indicate possession or relationship is των συννεφών.
Did you know?
- The term νεφέλη is an archaic poetic version of 'cloud' and is used as a proper name in various Greek myths, such as the cloud-woman created by Zeus.
- The root of σύννεφα contains the prefix σύν, meaning 'together'. This suggests that a cloud is a collection of moisture gathered together.
- While English speakers say 'it is cloudy', a Greek speaker often says έχουν βγει τα σύννεφα, which means 'the clouds have come out'.
Examples in context
- Τα σύννεφα φέρνουν βροχή.The clouds bring rain.This sentence is useful for showing how σύννεφα relates to weather events like rain.Tatoeba #11383297 by carlosalberto, translation #11383292 by carlosalberto
- Ο ουρανός έχει πολλά σύννεφα.The sky has a lot of clouds.This sentence is useful for describing the state of the sky using σύννεφα.Tatoeba #11401142 by carlosalberto, translation #11401109 by carlosalberto
- Η Σελήνη είναι πίσω από τα σύννεφα.The moon is behind the clouds.This sentence is useful for describing the position of the moon relative to σύννεφα.Tatoeba #2159885 by slavogreek, translation #238821 by CK
- Τον περιτριγυρίζει ένα νέφος αγανάκτησης.He is surrounded by a cloud of anger.
- Η θέα αυτή των πολύ χαμηλών νεφελώδων βουνών είναι εκπληκτική.The view of the very low cloud-covered mountains is amazing.
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Example conversation
Kostas and Kyriaki are looking at the sky.
- Κώστας KostasΚυριακή, βλέπεις τα μαύρα σύννεφα;Kyriakí, vlépis ta mávra sýnnefa?Kyriaki, do you see the black clouds?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, θα βρέξει σύντομα.Nai, tha VRéxei sýntoma.Yes, it will rain soon.
- Κώστας KostasΠρέπει να πάρουμε τις ομπρέλες μας.Prépei na pároume tis ompréles mas.We should take our umbrellas.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχεις δίκιο, πάμε γρήγορα.Écheis díkio, páme grígora.You are right, let's go quickly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
