κατσίκι

Translation: goat; kid (young goat) (noun)

Etymology: From Turkish keçi (goat)

Mnemonics

  • Sounds like 'cat-seek-ee' - imagine a cat seeking a goat

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

κατσικίσιος

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σαν το κατσίκι

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Synonyms

γίδα

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αίγα

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Cultural Context

Common in Greek rural life and cuisine. Often associated with traditional farming and Easter celebrations.

Easily Confused With

κατσίκα

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Explanation: κατσίκι is neutral/male, κατσίκα specifically female

Notes: κατσίκι is more general and can refer to any goat or specifically a young goat

Mnemonic: κατσίκα ends in -α like many feminine nouns