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How do you say "jellyfish" in Greek?
η τσούχτρα
i tsuhtra
In Greek, "jellyfish" is η τσούχτρα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee TSOO-htra' with stress on the first syllable. The 'tso' makes a 'ts' sound, like in 'cats'.
Writing and usage
Tsoutra uses tau (τ) and sigma (σ) together to make the 'ts' sound. The rho (ρ) and tau (τ) appear at the end.
Example sentence
Η τσούχτρα κάνει κνίδια.
The jellyfish stings.
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How to remember η τσούχτρα
Tsoutra - imagine a jellyfish stinging and you say 'ouch' like 'tsoo' - that's where the sound comes from.
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Questions about η τσούχτρα
How do you say "jellyfish" in Greek?
In Greek, "jellyfish" is η τσούχτρα. It is a noun.
How is η τσούχτρα written in Greek?
Tsoutra uses tau (τ) and sigma (σ) together to make the 'ts' sound. The rho (ρ) and tau (τ) appear at the end.
How is η τσούχτρα used in a sentence?
Use η τσούχτρα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η τσούχτρα κάνει κνίδια. (The jellyfish stings.).
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