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How do you say "whale" in Greek?
η φάλαινα
i falena
In Greek, "whale" is η φάλαινα.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ee FAH-leh-nah' with stress on the first syllable. Three syllables total, smooth flow.
Writing and usage
Falena uses phi (φ) at the start for 'f' sound, alpha (α) twice, lambda (λ), epsilon (ε), and nu (ν).
Example sentence
Η φάλαινα είναι το μεγαλύτερο ζώο.
The whale is the largest animal.
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How to remember η φάλαινα
Falena - whales are huge, and the 'f' sound in phi is like the whale's blow or spout.
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- narwhal η φάλαινα ναρβάλ i falena narval
- sea lion το θαλάσσιο λιοντάρι to thalassio liontari
- seashell το κοχύλι to kohili
- squid το καλαμάρι to kalamari
- turtle η θαλάσσια χελώνα i thalassia helona
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Questions about η φάλαινα
How do you say "whale" in Greek?
In Greek, "whale" is η φάλαινα. It is a noun.
How is η φάλαινα written in Greek?
Falena uses phi (φ) at the start for 'f' sound, alpha (α) twice, lambda (λ), epsilon (ε), and nu (ν).
How is η φάλαινα used in a sentence?
Use η φάλαινα as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Η φάλαινα είναι το μεγαλύτερο ζώο. (The whale is the largest animal.).
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