ταύρος
távrosmasculine
The English word "bull" is translated into Greek as ταύρος (távros).
ταύρος refers specifically to a bull as an adult male bovine animal.
Meaning: uncastrated adult male bovine (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun ταύρος has the genitive singular form του ταύρου, which means "of the bull". Additionally, the adjective derived from this noun is ταύρινος, meaning "bull-like" or "taurine".
How do you pronounce it?
távros
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, the Minotaur's name comes from the words μινοταύρος, combining the name of King Minos with ταύρος.
- In traditional Greek culture, the bull is often associated with the 'bull-leaping' frescoes of Minoan Crete, depicting a ritual sport from the Bronze Age.
- Greek uses the word ταύρινος to describe anything related to bulls, which is the direct ancestor of the English scientific term 'taurine'.
Examples in context
- Ο ταύρος είναι ένα δυνατό ζώο.The bull is a strong animal.This sentence shows how to use ταύρος to describe the strength of an animal.Tatoeba #11664435 by carlosalberto, translation #11664432 by carlosalberto
- Συμπεριφέρεται σαν ταύρος σε υαλοπωλείο.He behaves like a bull in a china shop.This sentence demonstrates a metaphorical use of ταύρος to describe someone behaving clumsily.Tatoeba #1302885 by enteka, translation #9649853 by Nylez
- Είναι ένας ταύρος.It's a bull.This sentence shows the simple identification of the animal using ταύρος.Tatoeba #10127794 by lucasmg123, translation #8825923 by danepo
- Ο ταύρος είναι ένα μεγάλο ζώο με εντυπωσιακά κέρατα.The bull is a large animal with impressive horns.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are visiting a farm.
- Μαρία MariaΚοίτα, πόσο μεγάλος είναι αυτός ο ταύρος!Koíta, póso megálos eínai aftós o távros!Look, how big that bull is!
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, φαίνεται πολύ δυνατός.Nai, faínetai polý dynatós.Yes, he looks very strong.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι ο ταύρος της φάρμας;Eínai o távros tis fármas?Is he the farm's bull?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ο φροντιστής τον προσέχει πολύ.Nai, o frontistís ton proséchei polý.Yes, the caretaker takes great care of him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bull” translations and entries ταύρος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
