σαύρα
sávrafeminine
The Greek word for lizard is σαύρα (sávra).
σαύρα is a noun used to refer to the reptile.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
σαύρα is a feminine noun. Its plural form is σαύρες, meaning lizards. To indicate possession or the sense of 'of the', use the genitive singular form της σαύρας.
How do you pronounce it?
sávra
Did you know?
- In Greek, the word for dinosaur is δεινοσαύρος, which literally means 'terrible lizard'.
- In Greek folklore, the σαύρα is sometimes associated with the 'basilisk', a mythical king of serpents that could kill with a single glance.
- The Greek word σαύρα is the root of the English word 'saurian', which is used by scientists to describe any lizard-like reptile.
Examples in context
- Έχει τατουάζ μια σαύρα στον μηρό της.She has a tattoo of a lizard on her thigh.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a tattoo of a σαύρα.Tatoeba #3489202 by Zeus, translation #543551 by darinmex
- Είδα μια σαύρα στον κήπο.I saw a lizard in the garden.
- Η σαύρα είναι ένα ενδιαφέρον ερπετό.The lizard is an interesting reptile.
- Μια μικρή σαύρα κρύβεται στον κήπο.Mia mikri savra kryvete ston kipo.A small lizard is hiding in the garden.
- Είδα μια σαύρα πάνω στον πέτρινο τοίχο.Eida mia savra pano ston petrino toicho.I saw a lizard on the stone wall.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Giorgos are walking through a sunny garden.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓιώργε, κοίτα εκεί τη σαύρα!Giorge, koita ekei ti savra!Giorgos, look at that lizard over there!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠού είναι η σαύρα;Pou einai i savra;Where is the lizard?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔίπλα στο μεγάλο δέντρο.Dipla sto megalo dendro.Next to the big tree.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, την είδα τώρα.Ne, tin eida tora.Yes, I see it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lizard” translations and entries σαύρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
