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How do you say "carp" in Greek?
ο κυπρίνος
o kiprinos
In Greek, "carp" is ο κυπρίνος.
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Pronunciation
Say ki-PRI-nos with stress on the second syllable, the ki sound from kappa.
Writing and usage
Uses kappa (κ), iota (ι), pi (π), rho (ρ), iota (ι) again, nu (ν), omicron (ο), and final sigma (ς).
Example sentence
Ο κυπρίνος είναι ένα ψάρι.
The carp is a fish.
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How to remember ο κυπρίνος
Kiprinos relates to Cyprus. The word evolved from the island's association with the fish.
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- wood το ξύλο to ksilo
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Questions about ο κυπρίνος
How do you say "carp" in Greek?
In Greek, "carp" is ο κυπρίνος. It is a noun.
How is ο κυπρίνος written in Greek?
Uses kappa (κ), iota (ι), pi (π), rho (ρ), iota (ι) again, nu (ν), omicron (ο), and final sigma (ς).
How is ο κυπρίνος used in a sentence?
Use ο κυπρίνος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο κυπρίνος είναι ένα ψάρι. (The carp is a fish.).
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