How do you say "pigeon" in Greek?

In Greek, "pigeon" is το περιστέρι (to peristeri). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

το περιστέρι (romanisation: to peristeri) is written using the Greek alphabet.

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Questions about το περιστέρι

How do you pronounce το περιστέρι?

το περιστέρι is romanised as to peristeri in Greek. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is το περιστέρι written in Greek?

το περιστέρι is written using the Greek alphabet. The romanisation is to peristeri. Learning to read the Greek alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is το περιστέρι formal or casual?

το περιστέρι is a common noun used in everyday Greek speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Greek language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.