How to Say "Dolphin" in Greek

δελφίνι

delfínineuter

The Greek word for dolphin is δελφίνι (delfíni).

δελφίνι is a noun used to refer to the aquatic mammal.

Meaning: aquatic mammal (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

δελφίνι is a neuter noun. Its plural form is δελφίνια, and its genitive singular form, used to say "of the dolphin", is δελφινιού.

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The famous site of the Oracle at Delphi shares a linguistic root with δελφίνι, as the name 'Delphi' is linked to the word for dolphin.
In ancient Greek tradition, the δελφίνι was considered the sacred animal of Apollo, the god of music and prophecy.
Although it is the standard word for the animal today, δελφίνι is structurally a diminutive, meaning it literally translates to 'little dolphin'.

Το δελφίνι δεν είναι ψάρι.
The dolphin is not a fish.
This sentence is useful for clarifying that the δελφίνι is not a fish.
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Το δελφίνι είναι ένα όμορφο ζώο.
The dolphin is a beautiful animal.
This sentence is useful for describing the δελφίνι as a beautiful animal.
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Οι δελφίνια είναι πολύ ευφυή θηλαστικά.
The dolphins are highly intelligent mammals.

Dimitris and Anastasia are at the beach looking at the sea.

Δημήτρης Dimitris

Αναστασία, κοίτα εκεί! Ένα δελφίνι!
Anastasia, koita ekei! Ena delfíni!
Anastasia, look there! A dolphin!
Αναστασία Anastasia

Είναι πανέμορφο το δελφίνι αυτό.
Eínai panémorfo to delfíni afto.
That dolphin is beautiful.
Δημήτρης Dimitris

Είναι πολύ γρήγορο.
Eínai poly grigoro.
It is very fast.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ναι, είναι υπέροχο να το βλέπεις.
Nai, eínai ypérocho na to vlépis.
Yes, it is wonderful to see it.

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