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How do you say "cactus" in Greek?
ο κάκτος
o kaktos
In Greek, "cactus" is ο κάκτος (o kaktos).
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Pronunciation
Aim for something like "o kaktos", with your voice rising slightly on "ka".
Grammar notes
ο κάκτος is masculine. Its plural is Ο κάκτος.
Example sentence
Ο κάκτος μεγάλωσε στην ξηρή έρημο.
O kaktos megalose stin xiri erimo.
The cactus grew in the dry desert.
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How to remember ο κάκτος
Because "o kaktos" has an odd rhythm, exaggerate it once while picturing ο κάκτος clearly.
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Questions about ο κάκτος
How do you pronounce ο κάκτος?
Aim for something like "o kaktos", with your voice rising slightly on "ka".
Is ο κάκτος masculine or feminine?
ο κάκτος is masculine. ο κάκτος is masculine. Its plural is Ο κάκτος.
How is ο κάκτος used in Greek?
ο κάκτος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ο κάκτος μεγάλωσε στην ξηρή έρημο. (The cactus grew in the dry desert.).
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