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How do you say "turtle" in Greek?
η θαλάσσια χελώνα
i thalassia helona
In Greek, "turtle" is η θαλάσσια χελώνα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee tha-LAH-see-ah heh-LOH-nah' with stress on the second syllable of thalassia. Pronounce each vowel separately.
Writing and usage
Thalassia helona uses theta (θ) at the start for 'th' sound. Chi (χ) in helona also makes 'kh'. Two words together, with feminine endings.
Example sentence
Η θαλάσσια χελώνα είναι αργή.
The sea turtle is slow.
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How to remember η θαλάσσια χελώνα
Thalassia means 'of the sea' - turtles belong to the sea and are ancient ocean dwellers.
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- metal το μέταλλο to metalo
- orca η όρκα i orca
- prawn η γαρίδα i garidha
- seafood τα θαλασσινά ta thalssina
- squid το καλαμάρι to kalamari
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Questions about η θαλάσσια χελώνα
How do you say "turtle" in Greek?
In Greek, "turtle" is η θαλάσσια χελώνα. It is a noun.
How is η θαλάσσια χελώνα written in Greek?
Thalassia helona uses theta (θ) at the start for 'th' sound. Chi (χ) in helona also makes 'kh'. Two words together, with feminine endings.
How is η θαλάσσια χελώνα used in a sentence?
Use η θαλάσσια χελώνα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η θαλάσσια χελώνα είναι αργή. (The sea turtle is slow.).
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