Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "fox" in Greek?
η αλεπού
i alepu
In Greek, "fox" is η αλεπού.
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Pronunciation
Say ah-leh-POO with stress on the final syllable, the final u sound from upsilon (υ).
Writing and usage
Contains alpha (α), lambda (λ), epsilon (ε), pi (π), and upsilon (υ). The accent rests on the final upsilon.
Example sentence
Η αλεπού είναι πονηρή.
The fox is cunning.
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How to remember η αλεπού
Alepu has a whimsical sound. Ale- relates to wandering or roaming, fitting for a fox.
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- gold ο χρυσός o hrisos
- iron ο σίδηρος o sidhiros
- mole ο τυφλοπόντικας o tiflopondikas
- sardine η σαδέλα i sardhela
- vegetables τα λαχανικά ta lahanika
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Questions about η αλεπού
How do you say "fox" in Greek?
In Greek, "fox" is η αλεπού. It is a noun.
How is η αλεπού written in Greek?
Contains alpha (α), lambda (λ), epsilon (ε), pi (π), and upsilon (υ). The accent rests on the final upsilon.
How is η αλεπού used in a sentence?
Use η αλεπού as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η αλεπού είναι πονηρή. (The fox is cunning.).
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