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How do you say "squirrel" in Greek?
ο σκίουρος
o skiuros
In Greek, "squirrel" is ο σκίουρος.
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Pronunciation
Say SKEE-u-ros with stress on the first syllable, the i sound short from iota (ι).
Writing and usage
Uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), iota (ι), omicron (ο) twice, upsilon (υ), and final sigma (ς). The accent marks the initial iota.
Example sentence
Ο σκίουρος τρώει καρύδια.
The squirrel eats nuts.
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How to remember ο σκίουρος
Skiuros starts with a sharp ski sound. The word has that bushy energy associated with squirrels.
Related words
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- lamb το κατσικάκι to katsikaki
- lead ο μόλυβδος o molivdhos
- llama το λάμα to lama
- otter η βίδρα i vidhra
- pigeon το περιστέρι to peristeri
- piranha το πιράνχα to piran'ha
- rabbit κουνέλι kouneli
- turkey η γαλοπούλα i galopula
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Questions about ο σκίουρος
How do you say "squirrel" in Greek?
In Greek, "squirrel" is ο σκίουρος. It is a noun.
How is ο σκίουρος written in Greek?
Uses sigma (σ), kappa (κ), iota (ι), omicron (ο) twice, upsilon (υ), and final sigma (ς). The accent marks the initial iota.
How is ο σκίουρος used in a sentence?
Use ο σκίουρος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο σκίουρος τρώει καρύδια. (The squirrel eats nuts.).
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