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How do you say "stingray" in Greek?
το σαλάχι
to salachi
In Greek, "stingray" is το σαλάχι (to salachi).
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Pronunciation
It comes out close to "to salachi" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "la" rather than the start.
Grammar notes
το σαλάχι is neuter. Its plural is σαλάχια.
Example sentence
Ένα σαλάχι γλίστρησε στον αμμώδη βυθό της θάλασσας.
Έna salachi glistrise ston ammodi vutho tis thalassas.
A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.
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How to remember το σαλάχι
The "la" sound is the memorable hook here, so attach a quick mental picture of το σαλάχι to it.
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Questions about το σαλάχι
How do you pronounce το σαλάχι?
It comes out close to "to salachi" in English letters, with the emphasis sitting on "la" rather than the start.
Is το σαλάχι masculine or feminine?
το σαλάχι is neuter. το σαλάχι is neuter. Its plural is σαλάχια.
How is το σαλάχι used in Greek?
το σαλάχι is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένα σαλάχι γλίστρησε στον αμμώδη βυθό της θάλασσας. (A stingray glided across the sandy seabed.).
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