καπιμπάρα
kapimpára
The English word capybara is translated into Greek as καπιμπάρα (kapimpára). Wiktionary also lists υδρόχοιρος (ydróchoiros).
Meaning: Hydrochoerus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| καπιμπάρα | kapimpára |
| υδρόχοιρος | ydróchoiros |
The term refers to the large rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
Which one should you use?
καπιμπάρα is the common name for the animal, while υδρόχοιρος is the scientific, formal term used in biology, meaning 'water hog'.
How does it change in a sentence?
καπιμπάρα is a feminine noun. For example, in the accusative case, it would appear as την καπιμπάρα.
How do you pronounce it?
kapimpára
Did you know?
- While καπιμπάρα is feminine, the formal term υδρόχοιρος is masculine, meaning the animal's grammatical gender changes depending on which word you use.
- The letter 'b' in the English 'capybara' is rendered as μπ in καπιμπάρα because Greek does not have a single letter for the 'b' sound.
- The word ύδωρ in υδρόχοιρος is the ancient root that appears in English words like 'hydrate' and 'hydraulic'.
Examples in context
- Η καπιμπάρα είναι ένα μεγάλο τρωκτικό.I kapimbára íne éna megálo troktikó.The capybara is a large rodent.
- Είδα μια καπιμπάρα στο ζωολογικό κήπο.Eída mia kapimbára sto zoologikó kípo.I saw a capybara at the zoo.
- Η καπιμπάρα αγαπά το κρύο νερό.I kapimbára agapá to krío neró.The capybara loves cold water.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are watching a nature documentary together.
- Νίκος NikosΚοίτα την καπιμπάρα στο βίντεο!Kíta tin kapimbára sto vídeo!Look at the capybara in the video!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ γλυκιά η καπιμπάρα.Íne polý glykiá i kapimbára.The capybara is very cute.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πολύ ήρεμη αυτή η καπιμπάρα.Íne polý íremi aftí i kapimbára.This capybara is very calm.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, είναι ένα πανέξυπνο ζώο.Ne, íne éna panéksypno zóo.Yes, it is a very smart animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “capybara” translations and entries καπιμπάρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
