αγελάδα
ageláda/a.ʝeˈla.ða/feminine
The English word "cow" is translated into Greek as αγελάδα (ageláda).
αγελάδα is a feminine noun used to refer to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form αγελάδα is used as the direct object in the accusative case. The plural form is αγελάδες (cows), and the genitive singular form is της αγελάδας (of the cow).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /a.ʝeˈla.ða/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: ageláda.
Did you know?
- The English word 'bovine' traces its origins back to βούς, the Ancient Greek term for cow that predates αγελάδα.
- In Greek, the word αγέλη is used for any group of animals, including a pack of wolves or a pod of dolphins.
- Historically, the word for 'herd' and 'cow' are so closely tied that the word for the animal essentially describes the act of being part of a grazing group.
Examples in context
- Η Μαρία άρμεξε την αγελάδα.Mary milked the cow.This sentence is useful for seeing αγελάδα as the direct object of a verb.Tatoeba #9391830 by lefterav, translation #2719528 by Amastan
- Η αγελάδα δεν τρώει κρέας.The cow does not eat meat.This sentence shows the use of αγελάδα as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #11504918 by carlosalberto, translation #11504903 by carlosalberto
- Η παχιά αγελάδα έχει καλό γάλα.The fat cow has good milk.This sentence shows how to use αγελάδα when describing the animal.Tatoeba #11664618 by carlosalberto, translation #11664608 by carlosalberto
- Έχω μια αγελάδα στο χωράφι μου.I have a cow in my field.
- Δες πόσο γλυκό αγελάκι!Look at this sweet little cow!
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Example conversation
Giorgos and Anastasia are visiting a farm.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚοίτα εκείνη την αγελάδα!Koíta ekíni tin ageláda!Look at that cow!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι πολύ μεγάλη και όμορφη.Eínai polý megáli kai ómorphi.It is very big and beautiful.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΤι τρώει η αγελάδα τώρα;Ti tróei i ageláda tóra?What is the cow eating now?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΤρώει το πράσινο χόρτο.Tróei to prásino hórto.It is eating the green grass.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cow” translations and entries αγελάδα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγελάδα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
