ζώου
Wordform Details
Translation: animal
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
neutersingulargenitiveIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: ζώο
Translation: animal; beast; creature (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion), from ζωή (zōḗ, 'life'). Related to English 'zoo', 'zoology'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'zoo' - where animals live
- Relates to 'zoology' - the study of animals
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Often used metaphorically as an insult to describe someone who is crude, brutal, or unintelligent
Easily Confused With
Explanation: ζώο means 'animal' while ζωή means 'life'
This word:
Το ζώο τρέχει γρήγορα.
The animal runs fast.
Confused word:
Η ζωή είναι ωραία.
Life is beautiful.
Notes: Both words share the same root relating to life
Mnemonic: ζώο has an 'o' like 'zoo', while ζωή ends like 'key'