How to Say "Gorilla" in Greek

γορίλας

gorílasmasculine

The English word "gorilla" is translated into Greek as γορίλας (gorílas).

This noun refers to the ape.

Meaning: ape (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The nominative singular form is γορίλα, whereas the form γορίλας is the genitive singular. To refer to more than one, use the plural form γορίλες.

The romanization is gorílas.

If you were reading an ancient Greek text, you would not find the word 'γορίλα' because it is a modern loanword used for the specific species.
In Greek slang, calling someone a 'γορίλα' can be a way to describe someone who is physically massive or clumsy, rather than just an animal lover.
While γορίλας is a modern term, the ancient Greek word for ape, πίθηκος, is the direct ancestor of the scientific term 'pithecoid'.

Έχεις δει ποτέ μια γορίλλα;
Have you ever seen a gorilla?
Ο γορίλας είναι πολύ μεγάλος.
O gorílas íne polý megálos.
The gorilla is very big.

Anastasia and Giorgos are looking at animals in a book.

Αναστασία Anastasia

Κοίτα, Γιώργο, αυτός ο γορίλας είναι τεράστιος!
Koita, Giorgo, aftos o gorilas einai terastios!
Look, Giorgos, this gorilla is huge!
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, είναι πραγματικά εντυπωσιακός.
Nai, einai pragmatika entyposiakos.
Yes, it is truly impressive.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Θέλεις να πάμε να δούμε έναν γορίλα;
Thelis na pame na doume enan gorila?
Do you want to go see a gorilla?
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, ας πάμε στο ζωολογικό αύριο.
Nai, as pame sto zoologiko avrio.
Yes, let's go to the zoo tomorrow.

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