Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "sea" in Greek?
θάλασσα
thalassa
In Greek, "sea" is θάλασσα.
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Pronunciation
Say THAH-lah-sah with stress on the first syllable, an ancient word for ocean.
Writing and usage
Uses theta (θ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), with accent on the first alpha.
Example sentence
Η θάλασσα είναι αλμυρή.
The sea is salty.
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How to remember θάλασσα
Thalassa represents the sea in Greek poetry and mythology since ancient times.
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Questions about θάλασσα
How do you say "sea" in Greek?
In Greek, "sea" is θάλασσα. It is a noun.
How is θάλασσα written in Greek?
Uses theta (θ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), with accent on the first alpha.
How is θάλασσα used in a sentence?
Use θάλασσα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η θάλασσα είναι αλμυρή. (The sea is salty.).
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