Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "owl" in Greek?
η κουκουβάγια
i koykoyvagia
In Greek, "owl" is η κουκουβάγια (i koykoyvagia).
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Pronunciation
It's written "i koykoyvagia" phonetically, and there's no single syllable to lean on hard, so just keep a steady rhythm, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Grammar notes
η κουκουβάγια is feminine. Its plural is κουκουβάγιες.
Example sentence
Μια κουκουβάγια φώναξε απαλά μέσα στη νύχτα.
Mia koykoyvagia fonaxe apala mesa sti nychta.
An owl hooted softly in the night.
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How to remember η κουκουβάγια
Hold onto that owl as your cue: "i koykoyvagia" leans on a sound close to "koykoyvagia" said slowly.
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- scorpion ο σκορπιός
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Questions about η κουκουβάγια
How do you pronounce η κουκουβάγια?
It's written "i koykoyvagia" phonetically, and there's no single syllable to lean on hard, so just keep a steady rhythm, the short "i" up front is the feminine marker, said quick and light before the main word.
Is η κουκουβάγια masculine or feminine?
η κουκουβάγια is feminine. η κουκουβάγια is feminine. Its plural is κουκουβάγιες.
How is η κουκουβάγια used in Greek?
η κουκουβάγια is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Μια κουκουβάγια φώναξε απαλά μέσα στη νύχτα. (An owl hooted softly in the night.).
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