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How do you say "tortoise" in Greek?
η χελώνα
i chelona
In Greek, "tortoise" is η χελώνα (i chelona).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "i chelona", making sure "lo" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
η χελώνα is feminine. Its plural is χελώνες.
Example sentence
Η γριά χελώνα κινήθηκε πολύ αργά.
i gria chelona kinithike poly arga.
The old tortoise moved very slowly.
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How to remember η χελώνα
Imagine someone shouting "lo" while pointing at η χελώνα; the sound will stick faster than the spelling.
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Questions about η χελώνα
How do you pronounce η χελώνα?
Pronounce it "i chelona", making sure "lo" gets the stronger beat.
Is η χελώνα masculine or feminine?
η χελώνα is feminine. η χελώνα is feminine. Its plural is χελώνες.
How is η χελώνα used in Greek?
η χελώνα is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Η γριά χελώνα κινήθηκε πολύ αργά. (The old tortoise moved very slowly.).
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