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How do you say "giraffe" in Greek?
η καμηλοπάρδαλη
i kamilopardhali
In Greek, "giraffe" is η καμηλοπάρδαλη.
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Pronunciation
Say kah-mee-lo-PAR-dah-lee with stress on the third syllable, a compound describing height and spots.
Writing and usage
A long compound word using kappa (κ), alpha (α), mu (μ), eta (η), lambda (λ), with accent on the alpha.
Example sentence
Η καμηλοπάρδαλη είναι πολύ ψηλή.
The giraffe is very tall.
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How to remember η καμηλοπάρδαλη
Kamilopardalis literally means camel-leopard in Greek, combining two animals to describe the giraffe.
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- elephant ο ελέφαντας o elefandas
- gorilla ο γορίλας o gorilas
- lion το λιοντάρι to liondari
- peacock το παγώνι to pagoni
- penguin ο πινγκουίνος o pinguinos
- tiger ο τίγρης o tigris
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Questions about η καμηλοπάρδαλη
How do you say "giraffe" in Greek?
In Greek, "giraffe" is η καμηλοπάρδαλη. It is a noun.
How is η καμηλοπάρδαλη written in Greek?
A long compound word using kappa (κ), alpha (α), mu (μ), eta (η), lambda (λ), with accent on the alpha.
How is η καμηλοπάρδαλη used in a sentence?
Use η καμηλοπάρδαλη as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η καμηλοπάρδαλη είναι πολύ ψηλή. (The giraffe is very tall.).
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