άλκη
álkifeminine
The English word 'moose' is translated into Greek as άλκη (álki) or αμερικανική έλαφος.
Meaning: largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| άλκη | álki | feminine |
| αμερικανική έλαφος | amerikanikí élafos | feminine |
The term refers to the largest member of the deer family (Alces alces).
How does it change in a sentence?
Both άλκη and αμερικανική έλαφος are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
álki
Did you know?
- The term έλαφος is etymologically linked to the Greek word for 'light' or 'weightless', ελαφρύς, which is counterintuitive for a creature as massive as a moose.
- If you use the word άλκη in a poetic context, a Greek reader might think you are discussing 'glories' rather than animals.
- In modern Greek, άλκη is rarely used in daily speech and is primarily found in encyclopedias and nature documentaries.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Kostas are looking at a nature book.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, κοίτα αυτή την άλκη!Kósta, koíta aftí tin álki!Kostas, look at this moose!
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πραγματικά εντυπωσιατική.Eínai pragmatiká entyposiatikí.It is truly impressive.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΈχει πολύ μεγάλα κέρατα.Échei polý megála kérata.It has very large antlers.
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η άλκη είναι δυνατή.Nai, i álki eínai dynatí.Yes, the moose is strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moose” translations and entries άλκη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
