Ρέα
Rea
The Greek word for the flightless bird rhea is Ρέα (Rea).
Meaning: flightless bird (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Rea.
Did you know?
- While the bird is South American, a Greek speaker using the word Ρέα is technically invoking a Titaness from ancient Greek cosmogony.
- Because Ρέα is a common female name in Greece, using the word in a sentence could cause momentary confusion between the bird and a person unless context is clear.
- The word Ρέα is shared with a specific geography in Greece, as there are small villages and locations across the country that bear this name.
Examples in context
- Η Ρέα είναι ένα μεγάλο πουλί.I Réa eínai éna megálo poúlí.The rhea is a large bird.
- Μια Ρέα τρέχει πολύ γρήγορα.Mia Réa tréchei polý grígora.A rhea runs very fast.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Eleni are looking at birds in a book.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚοίτα, αυτή είναι η Ρέα!Koita, afti einai i Rhea!Look, this is the rhea!
- Ελένη EleniΜοιάζει πολύ με στρουθιό.Miazei poly me strouthio.It looks a lot like an ostrich.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, η Ρέα είναι συγγενής του.Nai, i Rhea einai syggenis tou.Yes, the rhea is a relative of it.
- Ελένη EleniΕίναι πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα.Einai poly endiaferousa.It is very interesting.
