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How do you say "turkey" in Greek?
η γαλοπούλα
i galopula
In Greek, "turkey" is η γαλοπούλα.
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Pronunciation
Say gah-lo-POO-lah with stress on the third syllable, the final u sound from upsilon.
Writing and usage
Contains gamma (γ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), omicron (ο), pi (π), omicron (ο), upsilon (υ), lambda (λ), alpha (α).
Example sentence
Η γαλοπούλα είναι πουλί.
The turkey is a bird.
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How to remember η γαλοπούλα
Galopula comes from Italian gallo meaning rooster and pulla meaning fowl. It literally means rooster-bird.
Related words
- alpaca το αλπάκα to alpaka
- badger ο ασβός o asvos
- carp ο κυπρίνος o kiprinos
- cow η αγελάδα i ayeladha
- dog ο σκύλος o skilos
- flower το λουλούδι to luludhi
- goat η κατσίκα i katsika
- mallard η πρασινοκέφαλη πάπια i prasinokefali papia
- rooster ο κόκορας o kokoras
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Questions about η γαλοπούλα
How do you say "turkey" in Greek?
In Greek, "turkey" is η γαλοπούλα. It is a noun.
How is η γαλοπούλα written in Greek?
Contains gamma (γ), alpha (α), lambda (λ), omicron (ο), pi (π), omicron (ο), upsilon (υ), lambda (λ), alpha (α).
How is η γαλοπούλα used in a sentence?
Use η γαλοπούλα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η γαλοπούλα είναι πουλί. (The turkey is a bird.).
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