"Η γάτα τρώει το πουλί."

Translation: The cat eats the bird.

[kruvismile]

I wrote "κατα" instead "γάτα" and it was accepted.. why?

[G.Georgopoulos]

It should have been marked wrong, but it happens sometimes.

[oh2wDH4i]

This is another one where it sounds like it is adding a syllable to the word 'γάτα" when you listen to the slow version. It sounded like 'Η τριγάτα"

[jaye16]

You're just not used to it. It sounds fine to me. Try here for native Greek speakers::

https://forvo.com/languages/el/

[oh2wDH4i]

Ooooh! Thank you for the link!! Maybe in the slow version the 'H' is stretched out so much it sounds like 2 syllables.

[jaye16]

The Duolingo voice is computer generated (TTS) which is why we always recommend the forvo link.

Happy learning. And don't hesitate to ask questions. Also, use the Drop Down hints, the Tips & notes and the Greek Forum:

https://forum.duolingo.com/topic/936

where you'll find helpful links.

[oh2wDH4i]

That explains a lot! Thank you!

[Jay709846]

Thats life!