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How do you say "walrus" in Greek?
ο θαλάσσιος ίππος
o thalssios ipos
In Greek, "walrus" is ο θαλάσσιος ίππος.
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Pronunciation
Say 'oh tha-LAH-see-os EE-pos' with stress on the second syllable of thalassios and first of ipos. Two words combined.
Writing and usage
Thalassios ipos uses theta (θ), iota (ι), and omicron (ο) multiple times. 'Ipos' means horse, showing Greek word building.
Example sentence
Ο θαλάσσιος ίππος έχει μεγάλα κυνόδοντα.
The walrus has large tusks.
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How to remember ο θαλάσσιος ίππος
Ipos means horse, and walruses do have a horsey face shape with their tusks and whiskered muzzle.
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Questions about ο θαλάσσιος ίππος
How do you say "walrus" in Greek?
In Greek, "walrus" is ο θαλάσσιος ίππος. It is a noun.
How is ο θαλάσσιος ίππος written in Greek?
Thalassios ipos uses theta (θ), iota (ι), and omicron (ο) multiple times. 'Ipos' means horse, showing Greek word building.
How is ο θαλάσσιος ίππος used in a sentence?
Use ο θαλάσσιος ίππος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο θαλάσσιος ίππος έχει μεγάλα κυνόδοντα. (The walrus has large tusks.).
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