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How do you say "vulture" in Greek?
ο γύπας
o gypas
In Greek, "vulture" is ο γύπας (o gypas).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "o gypas", making sure "gypa" gets the stronger beat.
Grammar notes
ο γύπας is masculine. Its plural is γύπες.
Example sentence
Ένας γύπας περίμενε υπομονετικά στο δέντρο.
Έnas gypas perimene upomonetika sto dentro.
A vulture waited patiently in the tree.
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How to remember ο γύπας
Picture "gypa" and link it to ο γύπας; that little sound clue will pull the meaning back when you need it.
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Questions about ο γύπας
How do you pronounce ο γύπας?
Pronounce it "o gypas", making sure "gypa" gets the stronger beat.
Is ο γύπας masculine or feminine?
ο γύπας is masculine. ο γύπας is masculine. Its plural is γύπες.
How is ο γύπας used in Greek?
ο γύπας is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ένας γύπας περίμενε υπομονετικά στο δέντρο. (A vulture waited patiently in the tree.).
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