Έχω μια μικρή γρατζουνιά πάνω από το φρύδι μου.

I have a small scratch above my eyebrow.

Breakdown of Έχω μια μικρή γρατζουνιά πάνω από το φρύδι μου.

• έχω: to have
• μου: my
• μικρός: small
• μία: one

Questions & Answers about Έχω μια μικρή γρατζουνιά πάνω από το φρύδι μου.

Why does the sentence start with Έχω?

Έχω means I have. In Greek, it is very common to use I have when talking about injuries, pains, and physical problems.

So:

• Έχω μια μικρή γρατζουνιά = I have a small scratch

This works very naturally in Greek, just like English.

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Why is it μια and not something else?

Μια is the feminine form of a / one here. It agrees with γρατζουνιά, which is a feminine singular noun.

So:

• μια γρατζουνιά = a scratch

You may also see μία with a written accent. In everyday Modern Greek, μια is very common and normal.

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Why is it μικρή?

Μικρή means small, and it has to agree with γρατζουνιά in gender and number.

Since γρατζουνιά is:

• feminine
• singular

the adjective also has to be:

• feminine
• singular

That is why you get:

• μικρή γρατζουνιά = small scratch

Compare:

• μικρός = masculine
• μικρή = feminine
• μικρό = neuter

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