πατούσα
patoúsa
The Greek word for paw is πατούσα (patoúsa).
πατούσα is used to refer to the soft foot of an animal.
Meaning: soft foot of an animal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
patoúsa
Did you know?
- When Greek speakers talk about a baby's tiny feet, they frequently use the diminutive πατουσάκια even though humans do not have paws.
- The verb related to this word, πατάω, is used in Greek to describe the act of 'pressing' a button on a machine, much like 'stepping' on it.
- If you describe a person as having 'πατούσες' (the plural form), you might be jokingly referring to someone who walks very heavily.
Examples in context
- Πώς είναι τα ποδαράκια της γάτας;How are the cat's paws?
- Η πατούσα της γάτας είναι πολύ μαλακή.I patousa tis gatas einai poly malaki.The cat's paw is very soft.
