αράχνη
aráchni/aˈɾaxni/feminine
The English word "spider" is αράχνη (aráchni) in Greek.
αράχνη refers to the arthropod known as a spider.
Meaning: arthropod (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, the genitive singular form (used for "of the spider") is της αράχνης.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is aráchni and the IPA is /aˈɾaxni/.
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, Αράχνη was a mortal weaver who challenged the goddess Athena to a contest and was transformed into a spider as punishment.
- The word αράχνη is used in Greek both for the animal and for the 'cobweb' it leaves behind.
- The Greek word αράχνη is the direct ancestor of the English word 'arachnid'.
Examples in context
- Η σφήκα σκότωσε την αράχνη.The wasp killed the spider.This sentence is useful for seeing αράχνη used in the context of a wasp killing a spider.Tatoeba #5372722 by Zeus, translation #4874133 by Amastan
- Η Μέλανι σκότωσε μια αράχνη με το χέρι της.Melanie killed a spider with her hand.This sentence is useful for seeing αράχνη used in the context of Melanie killing a spider with her hand.Tatoeba #3094986 by Zeus, translation #3093290 by shekitten
- Βλέπει μια αράχνη και λιποθυμάει.She sees a spider and she faints.This sentence is useful for seeing αράχνη used to describe someone reacting to seeing a spider.Tatoeba #12015904 by carlosalberto, translation #12015861 by carlosalberto
- Οι αράχνες έχουν οκτώ πόδια.Spiders have eight legs.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are in the living room.
- Νίκος NikosΚοίτα, υπάρχει μια αράχνη εδώ!Koita, yparchi mia arachni edo!Look, there is a spider here!
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠού είναι η αράχνη;Pou einai i arachni?Where is the spider?
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πάνω στον τοίχο.Einai pano ston toicho.It is on the wall.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜη φοβάσαι, είναι μικρή.Mi forvasai, einai mikri.Don't be afraid, it is small.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spider” translations and entries αράχνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αράχνη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
