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ζώο
animal /ˈzo.o/
nounA2#596 most common
Also: creature, beast
Example sentences
Το ζώο είναι πολύ γλυκό.
The animal is very sweet.
Βλέπω ένα ζώο στον κήπο.
I see an animal in the garden.
Αυτό το ζώο τρέχει γρήγορα.
This animal runs fast.
Ποιο ζώο είναι το αγαπημένο σου;
Which animal is your favorite?
Τα ζώα στο ζωολογικό κήπο είναι εντυπωσιακά.
The animals at the zoo are impressive.
Η προστασία των ζώων είναι πολύ σημαντική.
The protection of animals is very important.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | ζώο | ζώα |
| Genitive | ζώου | ζώων |
| Accusative | ζώο | ζώα |
| Vocative | ζώο | ζώα |
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'ζώο' meaning 'animal' derives from Ancient Greek 'ζῷον' (zôion), which also means 'animal' or 'living being'. This term comes from the Proto-Hellenic '*dóhion', which in turn is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root '*gʷeih₃w-', meaning 'to live'. The word reflects the concept of a living being, emphasizing life and vitality.
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