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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
ζωολογίαzoology
ζωολογικόςzoological
ζωοποιώto animate
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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