How to say “bridge” in Greek

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γέφυρα YE-fee-ra

η · fem.bridge

💡 Memory tip: Sounds a bit like “giraffe-ra.” Picture a GIRAFFE stretching its long neck across a river as a bridge — γέφυρα = bridge.

“Η γέφυρα Ρίου-Αντιρρίου είναι εντυπωσιακή.”

The Rio–Antirrio bridge is impressive.

Singular
Nominative
η γέφυρα ee YE-fee-ra

the bridge

“Η γέφυρα ενώνει τις δύο όχθες.”

The bridge joins the two banks.

Genitive
της γέφυρας tees YE-fee-ras

of the bridge

“Το μήκος της γέφυρας είναι ένα χιλιόμετρο.”

The length of the bridge is one kilometer.

Accusative
τη γέφυρα tee YE-fee-ra

the bridge

“Περνάμε τη γέφυρα με το αυτοκίνητο.”

We cross the bridge by car.

Vocative
γέφυρα YE-fee-ra

bridge!

“Γέφυρα, κράτα γερά!”

Bridge, hold strong!

Plural
Nominative
οι γέφυρες ee YE-fee-res

the bridges

“Οι γέφυρες του Παρισιού είναι ρομαντικές.”

The bridges of Paris are romantic.

Genitive
των γεφυρών ton ye-fee-RON

of the bridges

“Η συντήρηση των γεφυρών κοστίζει πολύ.”

The maintenance of the bridges costs a lot.

Accusative
τις γέφυρες tees YE-fee-res

the bridges

“Φωτογραφίζουμε τις γέφυρες της πόλης.”

We photograph the city's bridges.

Vocative
γέφυρες YE-fee-res

bridges!

“Γέφυρες, είστε έργα τέχνης!”

Bridges, you are works of art!