Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "eel" in Greek?
το χέλι
to cheli
In Greek, "eel" is το χέλι (to cheli).
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Pronunciation
English speakers can approach it as "to cheli", keeping "che" as the stressed beat.
Grammar notes
το χέλι is neuter. Its plural is χέλια.
Example sentence
Ένα χέλι γλίστρησε ανάμεσα στα βράχια.
Έna cheli glistrise anamesa sta vrachia.
An eel slipped between the rocks.
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How to remember το χέλι
Try associating the "che" chunk with a quick snapshot of το χέλι in action.
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Questions about το χέλι
How do you pronounce το χέλι?
English speakers can approach it as "to cheli", keeping "che" as the stressed beat.
Is το χέλι masculine or feminine?
το χέλι is neuter. το χέλι is neuter. Its plural is χέλια.
How is το χέλι used in Greek?
το χέλι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα χέλι γλίστρησε ανάμεσα στα βράχια. (An eel slipped between the rocks.).
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