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How do you say "wolf" in Greek?
ο λύκος
o likos
In Greek, "wolf" is ο λύκος.
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Pronunciation
Say LEE-kos with stress on the first syllable, an ancient Greek word for this wild canine.
Writing and usage
Starts with lambda (λ), uses upsilon (υ) for the vowel sound, and ends with kappa (κ), with accent on the iota.
Example sentence
Ο λύκος είναι ένα άγριο ζώο.
The wolf is a wild animal.
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How to remember ο λύκος
Lykos was the word for wolf in ancient Greece, appearing in many classical myths.
Related words
- deer το ελάφι to elafi
- eagle ο αετός o aetos
- elephant ο ελέφαντας o elefandas
- giraffe η καμηλοπάρδαλη i kamilopardhali
- gorilla ο γορίλας o gorilas
- leopard η λεοπάρδαλη i leopardhali
- orangutan ο ουρακοτάνγκος o urakotangos
- ox το βόδι to vodhi
- red panda το κόκκινο πάντα to kokino panda
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Questions about ο λύκος
How do you say "wolf" in Greek?
In Greek, "wolf" is ο λύκος. It is a noun.
How is ο λύκος written in Greek?
Starts with lambda (λ), uses upsilon (υ) for the vowel sound, and ends with kappa (κ), with accent on the iota.
How is ο λύκος used in a sentence?
Use ο λύκος as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ο λύκος είναι ένα άγριο ζώο. (The wolf is a wild animal.).
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