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How do you say "ostrich" in Greek?
η στουθοκάμηλος
i struthokamilos
In Greek, "ostrich" is η στουθοκάμηλος.
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Pronunciation
Say stru-tho-KAH-mee-los with stress on the third syllable, a compound describing this bird.
Writing and usage
Uses sigma (σ), tau (τ), rho (ρ), with a long compound structure and accent on the alpha.
Example sentence
Η στουθοκάμηλος είναι πολύ ψηλή.
The ostrich is very tall.
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How to remember η στουθοκάμηλος
The strouthokamelos literally means sparrow-camel in Greek, reflecting the bird's mixed characteristics.
Related words
- eagle ο αετός o aetos
- leopard η λεοπάρδαλη i leopardhali
- panda το πάντα to panda
- penguin ο πινγκουίνος o pinguinos
- polar bear η πολική αρκούδα i poliki arkudha
- raccoon το ρακούν to rakun
- reindeer ο τάρανδος o tarandhos
- rhino ο ρινόκερος o rinokeros
- sloth ο βραδύπους o vradhipus
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Questions about η στουθοκάμηλος
How do you say "ostrich" in Greek?
In Greek, "ostrich" is η στουθοκάμηλος. It is a noun.
How is η στουθοκάμηλος written in Greek?
Uses sigma (σ), tau (τ), rho (ρ), with a long compound structure and accent on the alpha.
How is η στουθοκάμηλος used in a sentence?
Use η στουθοκάμηλος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η στουθοκάμηλος είναι πολύ ψηλή. (The ostrich is very tall.).
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