Το λάστιχο κλατάρει.

the tire

Breakdown of Το λάστιχο κλατάρει.

• κλατάρω: for a tire to go flat; to get a puncture

Questions & Answers about Το λάστιχο κλατάρει.

Why is there a το at the beginning?

Το is the definite article in Greek, meaning the.

Here it is neuter singular, because λάστιχο is a neuter singular noun. So:

• το λάστιχο = the tire

Greek articles change depending on gender, number, and case, so you cannot use just one form like English the.

What exactly does λάστιχο mean here?

Λάστιχο can mean a few different things depending on context, such as:

• rubber
• elastic / rubber band
• hose
• tire

In this sentence, it means tire. That is a very common use in everyday Greek.

So even though the basic idea of the word is connected to rubber, the context tells you that το λάστιχο here is the tire.

Is κλατάρει a normal verb? What is its dictionary form?