How do you say "squid" in Greek?

In Greek, "squid" is το καλαμάρι (to kalamari). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

το καλαμάρι (romanisation: to kalamari) is written using the Greek alphabet.

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Questions about το καλαμάρι

How do you pronounce το καλαμάρι?

το καλαμάρι is romanised as to kalamari in Greek. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is το καλαμάρι written in Greek?

το καλαμάρι is written using the Greek alphabet. The romanisation is to kalamari. Learning to read the Greek alphabet takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is το καλαμάρι formal or casual?

το καλαμάρι is a common noun used in everyday Greek speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Greek language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.