How to Say "Animals" in Greek

ζώα

The English phrase "animals" is translated into Greek as ζώα.

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular form of ζώα is το ζώο. Because ζώα is a neuter noun, it is preceded by the neuter plural article τα in the phrase τα ζώα (the animals).

Ancient Greeks used ζώον to describe any creature that could move, meaning humans were technically categorized as ζώα.
In modern Greek, if you call someone a ζώο, you are not just saying they are an animal, but often implying they are acting without any sense of human reason or social decency.
If you are talking about pets specifically, Greeks rarely use ζώα, preferring the word κατοικίδια (domesticated/house-pets).

Σου αρέσουν τα ζώα;
Do you like animals?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes ζώα.
Tatoeba #5357062 by Zeus, translation #5356866 by Hybrid
Τα άλογα είναι ζώα.
Horses are animals.
This sentence is useful for stating that horses are ζώα.
Tatoeba #5379084 by Zeus, translation #1222816 by CK
Ο Τομ αγαπάει τα ζώα.
Tom loves animals.
This sentence is useful for expressing that Tom loves ζώα.
Tatoeba #5495506 by Zeus, translation #5494879 by CK
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Eleni and Giorgos are talking about their visit to a zoo.

Ελένη Eleni

Είδαμε πολλά ενδιαφέροντα ζώα σήμερα.
Eidame polla endiaferonta zoa simera.
We saw many interesting animals today.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, τα ζώα ήταν πολύ χαρούμενα.
Nai, ta zoa itan poly charoumena.
Yes, the animals were very happy.
Ελένη Eleni

Ποιο από τα ζώα σου άρεσε περισσότερο;
Poio apo ta zoa sou arese perissotero?
Which of the animals did you like most?
Γιώργος Giorgos

Μου άρεσαν πολύ οι ελέφαντες.
Mou aresan poly oi elefantes.
I liked the elephants very much.

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