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How do you say "moth" in Greek?
ο σκόρος
o skoros
In Greek, "moth" is ο σκόρος (o skoros).
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Pronunciation
Break it into "o skoros" and land firmly on "sko" as you say it aloud.
Grammar notes
ο σκόρος is masculine. Its plural is σκώροι.
Example sentence
Ένας σκόρος φτερούγιζε γύρω από τη λάμπα.
Έnas skoros fteroygize gyro apo ti laba.
A moth fluttered around the lamp.
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How to remember ο σκόρος
Turn "o skoros" into a tiny story in your head, with ο σκόρος as the main character.
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Questions about ο σκόρος
How do you pronounce ο σκόρος?
Break it into "o skoros" and land firmly on "sko" as you say it aloud.
Is ο σκόρος masculine or feminine?
ο σκόρος is masculine. ο σκόρος is masculine. Its plural is σκώροι.
How is ο σκόρος used in Greek?
ο σκόρος is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένας σκόρος φτερούγιζε γύρω από τη λάμπα. (A moth fluttered around the lamp.).
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