κατσίκα
katsíkafeminine
The English word 'goat' is translated into Greek using several terms, primarily κατσίκα (katsíka). Wiktionary also lists γίδα (gída) and γίδι (gídi).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| κατσίκα | katsíka | feminine | |
| γίδα | gída | /ˈʝiða/ | feminine |
| γίδι | gídi | /ˈʝi.ði/ | neuter |
All the terms provided refer to the animal known as a goat.
Which one should you use?
κατσίκα is the standard and most common term used in everyday speech. γίδα is also used to mean goat, but it is often specifically used to refer to a she-goat. The neuter form γίδι is distinct because it refers specifically to a young goat, or a kid.
How does it change in a sentence?
κατσίκα is a feminine noun. Its plural form is κατσίκες. γίδα is also a feminine noun. Its plural form is γίδες. γίδι is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
katsíka
Did you know?
- The English word 'aegis', meaning protection, comes from the Greek word for 'goat skin', which referred to the divine shields of Zeus and Athena.
- In Greek slang, the word γίδα is sometimes used as a derogatory term for a woman who is stubborn or difficult.
- The word for a young goat, γίδι, is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek word αἰγίδιον, which is the root of the English word 'aegis'.
Examples in context
- Οι αίγες πολλαπλασιάζονται γρήγορα.Goats multiply quickly.
- Πήγα στο βουνό και είδα ένα όμορφο κατσίκι.I went to the mountain and saw a beautiful goat.
- Μου αρέσει πολύ να ακούω τα "μπεε" των κατσικιών.I really enjoy hearing the "baa" of goats.
- Η κατσίκα τρώει το γρασίδι.I katsika troei to grasidi.The goat is eating the grass.
- Η κατσίκα είναι πολύ δυνατή.I katsika einai poly dynati.The goat is very strong.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Kostas are visiting a farm.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚώστα, δες αυτή την κατσίκα!Kosta, des afti tin katsika!Kostas, look at this goat!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ χαριτωμένη.Einai poly charitomeni.It is very cute.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορούμε να ταΐσουμε την κατσίκα;Boroume na taisoume tin katsika?Can we feed the goat?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, ρωτάμε τον αγρότη.Nai, rotame ton agroti.Yes, let's ask the farmer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries κατσίκα, γίδα, γίδι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries γίδα, γίδι, κατσίκα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
