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How do you say "shellfish" in Greek?
τα οστρακοειδή
ta ostrakoeidi
In Greek, "shellfish" is τα οστρακοειδή (ta ostrakoeidi).
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Pronunciation
It comes out close to "ta ostrakoeidi" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "koei" rather than the start.
Grammar notes
τα οστρακοειδή is neuter. Its plural is οστρακοειδή.
Example sentence
Το εστιατόριο φημίζεται για τα οστρακοειδή του.
To estiatorio fimizetai gia ta ostrakoeidi toy.
The restaurant is famous for its shellfish.
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How to remember τα οστρακοειδή
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Questions about τα οστρακοειδή
How do you pronounce τα οστρακοειδή?
It comes out close to "ta ostrakoeidi" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "koei" rather than the start.
Is τα οστρακοειδή masculine or feminine?
τα οστρακοειδή is neuter. τα οστρακοειδή is neuter. Its plural is οστρακοειδή.
How is τα οστρακοειδή used in Greek?
τα οστρακοειδή is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Το εστιατόριο φημίζεται για τα οστρακοειδή του. (The restaurant is famous for its shellfish.).
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