Η κόρα γίνεται τραγανή.

to become

Breakdown of Η κόρα γίνεται τραγανή.

• τραγανός: crispy
• η κόρα: the crust

Questions & Answers about Η κόρα γίνεται τραγανή.

What does η mean here?

Η is the definite article, meaning the. Here it is feminine singular nominative, because it goes with κόρα.

So:

• η κόρα = the crust

In Greek, articles change form depending on gender, number, and case.

Why is κόρα feminine?

Because Greek nouns have grammatical gender. Κόρα is a feminine noun, so the article and adjective must also be feminine:

• η κόρα
• τραγανή

This is a grammar feature, not a statement about natural gender. Many inanimate nouns in Greek are masculine, feminine, or neuter.

What does γίνεται mean exactly?

Γίνεται is the 3rd person singular present form of γίνομαι.

In this sentence, it means:

• becomes
• gets

So the sentence is describing a change of state, not just a condition.

A useful way to think of it is:

• γίνομαι = become / get / turn into

Why is γίνεται used instead of είναι?