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How do you say "clownfish" in Greek?
το ψάρι κλόουν
to psari kloun
In Greek, "clownfish" is το ψάρι κλόουν.
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Pronunciation
Say 'toh psah-ree kloon' with stress on the first syllable of psari. The Greek 'psi' sound is like English 'ps' at the start.
Writing and usage
The Greek word ψάρι uses psi (ψ), a single Greek letter that looks quite different from Latin letters. The stress mark sits over the alpha vowel.
Example sentence
Το ψάρι κλόουν είναι πορτοκαλί.
The clownfish is orange.
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How to remember το ψάρι κλόουν
Psari sounds like 'sorry' - clownfish might apologize for their silly behavior in the sea.
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Questions about το ψάρι κλόουν
How do you say "clownfish" in Greek?
In Greek, "clownfish" is το ψάρι κλόουν. It is a noun.
How is το ψάρι κλόουν written in Greek?
The Greek word ψάρι uses psi (ψ), a single Greek letter that looks quite different from Latin letters. The stress mark sits over the alpha vowel.
How is το ψάρι κλόουν used in a sentence?
Use το ψάρι κλόουν as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το ψάρι κλόουν είναι πορτοκαλί. (The clownfish is orange.).
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