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How do you say "piranha" in Greek?
το πιράνχα
to piran'ha
In Greek, "piranha" is το πιράνχα.
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Pronunciation
Say pi-RAN-ha with stress on the second syllable, the aspirated h sound from the final letter.
Writing and usage
Uses pi (π), iota (ι), rho (ρ), alpha (α), nu (ν), chi (χ), and alpha (α). This word shows Greek adaptation of Portuguese origin.
Example sentence
Το πιράνχα είναι κίνδυνος.
The piranha is dangerous.
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How to remember το πιράνχα
Piranha is pronounced nearly the same as English. The Greek version keeps the dangerous-sounding stress pattern.
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Questions about το πιράνχα
How do you say "piranha" in Greek?
In Greek, "piranha" is το πιράνχα. It is a noun.
How is το πιράνχα written in Greek?
Uses pi (π), iota (ι), rho (ρ), alpha (α), nu (ν), chi (χ), and alpha (α). This word shows Greek adaptation of Portuguese origin.
How is το πιράνχα used in a sentence?
Use το πιράνχα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το πιράνχα είναι κίνδυνος. (The piranha is dangerous.).
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