καρχαρίας
karcharíasmasculine
The Greek word for shark is καρχαρίας (karcharías).
καρχαρίας is a noun used to refer to the predatory fish known as a shark.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
καρχαρίας is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
karcharías
Did you know?
- There is a possible linguistic link between the Greek καρχαρίας and the Old Armenian word կարկառ, which refers to a 'heap of stones'.
- In Greek mythology, the shark is not as prominent as the dolphin or the sea monster, as most ancient tales focused on the κυτών or other mythical sea creatures.
- While many modern Greek words for animals are derived from Latin or even English, καρχαρίας is a direct descendant of Classical Greek.
Examples in context
- Ο καρχαρίας έφαγε το χταπόδι.The shark ate the octopus.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use καρχαρίας in a simple sentence.Tatoeba #11524524 by carlosalberto, translation #11524511 by carlosalberto
- Είδες τον καρχαρία στη θάλασσα σήμερα;Did you see the shark in the sea today?
Example conversation
Elena and Giorgos are watching a documentary about the ocean.
- Ελένη EleniΚόιτα, Γιώργο, αυτός ο καρχαρίας είναι τεράστιος!Koíta, Giórgo, aftós o karchárías eínai terástios!Look, Giorgos, this shark is huge!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, είναι πραγματικά τρομακτικός.Ne, eínai pragmatiká tromaktikós.Yes, it is truly terrifying.
- Ελένη EleniΘα ήθελες να κολυμπήσεις με έναν καρχαρία;Tha ítheles na kolympís me énan karcháría?Would you like to swim with a shark?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, σε καμία περίπτωση!Óchi, se kamía perípteza!No, in no case!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shark” translations and entries καρχαρίας, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries καρχαρίας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
