Molly
The English word 'molly' translates to Molly in Greek.
In Greek, Molly is used to refer to the fish of the same name.
Meaning: fish (noun)
Did you know?
- In modern Greek digital forums, hobbyists often mix the Greek alphabet with Latin characters in a single sentence to write Molly, a practice known as 'Greeklish'.
- Greek has a specific linguistic category for foreign words that do not decline, meaning Molly stays exactly the same regardless of its position in a sentence.
- In Greece, aquarium enthusiasts often use English terminology for specific breeds of Molly because the hobby was heavily influenced by international trade.
Examples in context
- Παρουσιάστε τη Μόλλυ. Είναι η νέα συνεργάτιδα μας.Introduce Molly. She is our new colleague.
Example conversation
Maria and Kostas are at a pet store.
- Μαρία MariaΚώστα, δες αυτή τη Molly!Kosta, des afti ti Molly!Kostas, look at this molly!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ μικρή για το ενυδρείο.Einai poly mikri gia to enydreio.It is too small for the aquarium.
- Μαρία MariaΑλλά η Molly είναι πολύ δραστήρια.Alla i Molly einai poly drastiria.But the molly is very active.
- Κώστας KostasΕντάξει, ας την αγοράσουμε.Entaxei, as tin agorasmoume.Okay, let's buy it.
