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flood in Greek

flood in Greek is πλημμύρα, χείμαρρος, πλημμυρίζω — flood means an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.

flood in Greek

πλημμύρα
noun
Pronounced: plimmyra
An overflow of a large amount of water (usually disastrous) from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
πλημμύρα
noun
Pronounced: plimmyra
(figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.
χείμαρρος
noun
Pronounced: cheimarros
(figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.
πλημμυρίζω
verb
Pronounced: plimmyrizo

What does "flood" mean?

  1. noun An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.
    "The flood destroyed dozens of homes along the river."
  2. noun A large, overwhelming amount of something arriving all at once.
    "A flood of emails filled her inbox overnight."
  3. verb To cover land with water, or to fill something with an overwhelming amount.
    "The river flooded the low-lying fields."
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flood in a sentence

  • The flood destroyed dozens of homes along the river.
  • Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the valley.
  • A flood of emails filled her inbox overnight.
  • The river flooded the low-lying fields.

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What is "flood" in Greek?

"flood" in Greek is πλημμύρα, χείμαρρος, πλημμυρίζω. flood means: An overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry.

How do you pronounce πλημμύρα?

"flood" in Greek is πλημμύρα, pronounced "plimmyra".

How do you use "flood" in a sentence?

Example: "The flood destroyed dozens of homes along the river." In Greek, "flood" is πλημμύρα, χείμαρρος, πλημμυρίζω.

Are there other ways to say "flood" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "flood": πλημμύρα, χείμαρρος, πλημμυρίζω.

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