Η πιατοθήκη πάνω από τον νεροχύτη είναι σχεδόν γεμάτη.

The dish rack above the sink is almost full.

Breakdown of Η πιατοθήκη πάνω από τον νεροχύτη είναι σχεδόν γεμάτη.

• είμαι: to be
• σχεδόν: almost
• πάνω από: above
• γεμάτος: full

Questions & Answers about Η πιατοθήκη πάνω από τον νεροχύτη είναι σχεδόν γεμάτη.

What kind of word is πιατοθήκη, and how is it built?

Πιατοθήκη is a noun meaning something like dish cupboard / dish rack / plate cabinet, depending on the kitchen setup.

It is a compound word:

• πιάτο = plate, dish
• -θήκη = holder, container, place for keeping something

So πιατοθήκη literally means a place where plates are kept.

Why is there η before πιατοθήκη?

Η is the definite article for a feminine singular noun in the nominative case.

So:

• η πιατοθήκη = the dish cupboard / the dish rack

Greek uses articles very often, sometimes more often than English does, so it is normal to see η here.

How do I know that πιατοθήκη is feminine?

You can tell from both the article and the noun ending:

• η usually marks a feminine singular noun
• nouns ending in -η are very often feminine

So in this sentence:

• η πιατοθήκη = feminine singular

That matters because adjectives must agree with it.