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How do you say "crab" in Greek?
το καβούρι
to kavuri
In Greek, "crab" is το καβούρι.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce as 'toh kah-VOO-ree' with the stress on the second syllable. The 'v' sound comes from the Greek beta.
Writing and usage
Kavouri uses the Greek letter beta (β) which makes a 'v' sound, not a 'b' sound like in English. Three vowels follow the k.
Example sentence
Το καβούρι περπατάει στην άμμο.
The crab walks on the sand.
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How to remember το καβούρι
Kavouri has 'vu' in it like a crab's claw going 'voo' as it clicks open and shut.
Related words
- beluga η μπελούγκα i beluga
- bucket ο κουβάς o kuvas
- clam η αχιβάδα i ahivadha
- deckchair η καρέκλα θαλάσσης i karekla thalassis
- metal το μέταλλο to metalo
- mosquito το κουνούπι to kunupi
- pelican o πελεκάνος o pelekanos
- sea otter ο κάστορας o kastoras
- walrus ο θαλάσσιος ίππος o thalssios ipos
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Questions about το καβούρι
How do you say "crab" in Greek?
In Greek, "crab" is το καβούρι. It is a noun.
How is το καβούρι written in Greek?
Kavouri uses the Greek letter beta (β) which makes a 'v' sound, not a 'b' sound like in English. Three vowels follow the k.
How is το καβούρι used in a sentence?
Use το καβούρι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το καβούρι περπατάει στην άμμο. (The crab walks on the sand.).
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