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How do you say "reindeer" in Greek?
ο τάρανδος
o tarandhos
In Greek, "reindeer" is ο τάρανδος.
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Pronunciation
Say TAR-ahn-dhos with stress on the first syllable, from Scandinavian origins but used in modern Greek.
Writing and usage
Uses tau (τ), alpha (α), and rho (ρ), ending with theta (θ) and sigma (σ) for the masculine singular.
Example sentence
Ο τάρανδος έχει μεγάλα κέρατα.
The reindeer has large antlers.
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How to remember ο τάρανδος
This word was borrowed into Greek from northern European languages to name the Arctic deer.
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- camel η καμήλα i kamila
- cheetah το τσιτάχ to tsitax
- eagle ο αετός o aetos
- elephant ο ελέφαντας o elefandas
- panda το πάντα to panda
- raccoon το ρακούν to rakun
- red panda το κόκκινο πάντα to kokino panda
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Questions about ο τάρανδος
How do you say "reindeer" in Greek?
In Greek, "reindeer" is ο τάρανδος. It is a noun.
How is ο τάρανδος written in Greek?
Uses tau (τ), alpha (α), and rho (ρ), ending with theta (θ) and sigma (σ) for the masculine singular.
How is ο τάρανδος used in a sentence?
Use ο τάρανδος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο τάρανδος έχει μεγάλα κέρατα. (The reindeer has large antlers.).
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