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How do you say "tuna" in Greek?
o τόνος
o tonos
In Greek, "tuna" is o τόνος.
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Pronunciation
Say 'oh TOH-nos' with stress on the first syllable. The word is short and punchy.
Writing and usage
Tonos uses tau (τ) and omicron (ο), then nu (ν) and sigma (σ). The stress mark sits over the first omicron.
Example sentence
Ο τόνος είναι ένα γρήγορο ψάρι.
The tuna is a fast fish.
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How to remember o τόνος
Tonos - tuna is a fish with tone and power when it swims. The word itself sounds like 'tones'.
Related words
- clownfish το ψάρι κλόουν to psari kloun
- fly η μύγα i miga
- manatee ο μανάτος o manatos
- metal το μέταλλο to metalo
- mosquito το κουνούπι to kunupi
- orca η όρκα i orca
- seashell το κοχύλι to kohili
- towel η πετσέτα i petseta
- whale η φάλαινα i falena
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Questions about o τόνος
How do you say "tuna" in Greek?
In Greek, "tuna" is o τόνος. It is a noun.
How is o τόνος written in Greek?
Tonos uses tau (τ) and omicron (ο), then nu (ν) and sigma (σ). The stress mark sits over the first omicron.
How is o τόνος used in a sentence?
Use o τόνος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο τόνος είναι ένα γρήγορο ψάρι. (The tuna is a fast fish.).
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