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How do you say "sloth" in Greek?
ο βραδύπους
o vradhipus
In Greek, "sloth" is ο βραδύπους.
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Pronunciation
Say vrah-DEE-pous with stress on the first syllable, from Greek meaning slow-footed.
Writing and usage
Uses beta (β), rho (ρ), alpha (α), delta (δ), upsilon (υ), with accent on the first alpha.
Example sentence
Ο βραδύπους είναι ένα αργό ζώο.
The sloth is a slow animal.
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How to remember ο βραδύπους
Bradypous literally means slow-foot in Greek, perfectly describing this lazy animal.
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- peacock το παγώνι to pagoni
- polar bear η πολική αρκούδα i poliki arkudha
- raccoon το ρακούν to rakun
- swan ο κύκνος o kiknos
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Questions about ο βραδύπους
How do you say "sloth" in Greek?
In Greek, "sloth" is ο βραδύπους. It is a noun.
How is ο βραδύπους written in Greek?
Uses beta (β), rho (ρ), alpha (α), delta (δ), upsilon (υ), with accent on the first alpha.
How is ο βραδύπους used in a sentence?
Use ο βραδύπους as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο βραδύπους είναι ένα αργό ζώο. (The sloth is a slow animal.).
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