Η απάντηση είναι απλή.

to be

Breakdown of Η απάντηση είναι απλή.

• η απάντηση: the answer
• απλός: simple

Questions & Answers about Η απάντηση είναι απλή.

What is the very first Η? Is it the letter H?

It’s the feminine definite article η (meaning “the”), capitalized at the start of the sentence. The Greek letter Η/η (eta) is pronounced like the English long ee sound, not like an English H. So Η here is pronounced [i].

Why is the article feminine here?

Because απάντηση (answer) is a feminine noun. Many nouns ending in -ση are feminine in Greek, so they take the article η in the nominative singular.

How do you pronounce the whole sentence?

• IPA: [i aˈpandisi ˈine aˈpli]
• Syllable stress: a-PAN-dee-see | EE-neh | a-PLEE
• Smooth reading: ee a-PAN-dee-see EE-neh a-PLEE

Why does απλή end in -ή?

Adjectives agree with the noun in gender, number, and case. The base adjective is:

• Masculine: απλός
• Feminine: απλή
• Neuter: απλό Here it’s feminine singular nominative to match η απάντηση.

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