How to Say "Turtle" in Greek - How To Say Guide

χελώνα

chelóna/çeˈlo.na/feminine

The Greek word for turtle is χελώνα (chelóna).

χελώνα is a noun used to refer to a land or marine reptile with a shell.

Meaning: land or marine reptile with a shell (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular feminine form is χελώνα. The plural form of χελώνα is χελώνες.

The word is pronounced /çeˈlo.na/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

In Greek mythology, the god Hermes used a shell from a χελώνα to create the first lyre, turning a creature's home into a musical instrument.
While English speakers use 'turtle' and 'tortoise' differently, Greek speakers often use χελώνα for both land and sea species.
In Greek folklore, the χελώνα is often associated with wisdom and patience, appearing in traditional fables to outsmart faster but more arrogant animals.

Γιατί αγόρασες χελώνα;
Why did you buy a turtle?
This sentence is useful for asking why someone bought a χελώνα.
Tatoeba #5376831 by Zeus, translation #5152913 by CarpeLanam
Είναι αργή σαν χελώνα.
She is as slow as a turtle.
This sentence is useful for using a simile involving a χελώνα.
Tatoeba #11281459 by carlosalberto, translation #11281446 by carlosalberto
Περπατώντας στον κήπο βρήκα μια χελώνα.
Walking in the garden I found a turtle.
This sentence is useful for describing finding a χελώνα in a garden.
Tatoeba #11234068 by carlosalberto, translation #11234054 by carlosalberto
Είδα μια χελώνα στον κήπο.
I saw a turtle in the garden.
Η χελώνα είναι ένα ενδιαφέρον ερπετό.
The turtle is an interesting reptile.
Ο κήπος μου έχει πολλές χελώνες.
My garden has many turtles.
Τα παιδιά αγαπούν τις χελώνες.
Children love turtles.
Σαν χελώνα, ταξιδεύει στον κόσμο της.
Like a turtle, she travels in her own world.
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At an aquarium.

Κώστας Kostas

Δες αυτή τη χελώνα!
Des afti ti chelona!
Look at this turtle!
Αναστασία Anastasia

Είναι πολύ όμορφη η χελώνα.
Einai poly omorfi i chelona.
The turtle is very beautiful.
Κώστας Kostas

Έχει ένα μεγάλο κέλυφος.
Echei ena megalo kelyfos.
It has a large shell.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Ναι, η χελώνα φαίνεται υγιής.
Nai, i chelona fainetai igis.
Yes, the turtle looks healthy.

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