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How do you say "lobster" in Greek?
ο αστακός
o astakos
In Greek, "lobster" is ο αστακός.
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Pronunciation
Say 'oh ahs-tah-KOS' with stress on the last syllable. The 'o' is the masculine article at the start.
Writing and usage
Astakos uses alpha (α), sigma (σ), and tau (τ). The double sigma at the end is written as single sigma since it's at word-end.
Example sentence
Ο αστακός έχει δυό νύχια.
The lobster has two claws.
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How to remember ο αστακός
Astakos - lobster claws remind you of the Greek 'ast' which sounds sharp and snappy, like a claw closing.
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Questions about ο αστακός
How do you say "lobster" in Greek?
In Greek, "lobster" is ο αστακός. It is a noun.
How is ο αστακός written in Greek?
Astakos uses alpha (α), sigma (σ), and tau (τ). The double sigma at the end is written as single sigma since it's at word-end.
How is ο αστακός used in a sentence?
Use ο αστακός as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο αστακός έχει δυό νύχια. (The lobster has two claws.).
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