Η βελονιά είναι μικρή.

The individual stitch is small.

Breakdown of Η βελονιά είναι μικρή.

• είμαι: to be
• μικρός: small
• η βελονιά: individual stitch

Questions & Answers about Η βελονιά είναι μικρή.

How do you pronounce Η βελονιά είναι μικρή?

A natural pronunciation is:

i velo-nyá í-ne mi-krí

More closely:

• Η = ee
• βελονιά = veh-loh-NYA
• είναι = EE-neh
• μικρή = mee-KREE

A rough full pronunciation: ee veh-loh-NYA EE-neh mee-KREE

Two notes:

• γιά / νιά combinations often sound like nya
• The accented syllable is stressed more strongly

What does Η mean here?

Η is the definite article for a feminine singular noun. In this sentence, it means the.

So:

• Η βελονιά = the stitch

Be careful: capital Η looks like English H, but in Greek it is the letter eta, and in Modern Greek it is pronounced ee.

Why is the article Η and not Ο or Το?