Η οφειλή είναι τεράστια.

to be

Breakdown of Η οφειλή είναι τεράστια.

• η οφειλή: outstanding debt
• τεράστιος: huge

Questions & Answers about Η οφειλή είναι τεράστια.

How do I pronounce Η οφειλή είναι τεράστια?

A natural pronunciation is:

i ofiˈli iˈne teˈrastça

A simpler learner-friendly approximation is:

ee oh-fee-LEE EE-neh teh-RAHS-tya

A few notes:

• Η is pronounced ee.
• οφειλή is stressed on the last syllable: ο-φει-λή
• είναι is stressed on the first syllable: εί-ναι
• τεράστια is stressed on ρά: τε-ρά-στια

What does Η do at the beginning of the sentence?

Η is the feminine singular nominative form of the definite article, meaning the.

So:

• η οφειλή = the debt

Greek articles change according to:

• gender
• number
• case

Here, η matches οφειλή, which is:

• feminine
• singular
• nominative

Why is οφειλή feminine?