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birth in Greek

birth in Greek is γέννα, τοκετός, γέννηση — birth means the event of being born; the moment a baby or animal comes into the world.

birth in Greek

γέννα
noun
Pronounced: genna
τοκετός
noun
Pronounced: toketos
γέννηση
noun
Pronounced: gennisi
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.
γέννα
noun
Pronounced: genna
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.
καταγωγή
noun
Pronounced: katagogi
(uncountable) The circumstances of one's background, ancestry, or upbringing.
γεννώ
verb
Pronounced: genno
(transitive) To bear or give birth to (a child).

What does "birth" mean?

  1. noun The event of being born; the moment a baby or animal comes into the world.
    "The farmer stayed up all night waiting for the birth of the foal."
  2. noun The start or origin of something.
    "Historians often describe that invention as the birth of modern communication."
  3. verb To give birth to, or to bring something into existence.
    "The old mare birthed a healthy foal in the early hours."
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birth in a sentence

  • The farmer stayed up all night waiting for the birth of the foal.
  • She was exhausted but overjoyed after the birth of her son.
  • Historians often describe that invention as the birth of modern communication.
  • The festival was the birth of a tradition that still continues in our village.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "birth" in Greek?
"birth" in Greek is γέννα, τοκετός, γέννηση. birth means: The event of being born; the moment a baby or animal comes into the world.
How do you pronounce γέννα?
"birth" in Greek is γέννα, pronounced "genna".
How do you use "birth" in a sentence?
Example: "The farmer stayed up all night waiting for the birth of the foal." In Greek, "birth" is γέννα, τοκετός, γέννηση.
Are there other ways to say "birth" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "birth": γέννα, τοκετός, γέννηση, καταγωγή, γεννώ.
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