duck in Greek
duck in Greek is πάπια, νήσσα, σκύβω το κεφάλι — duck means a web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
duck in Greek
πάπια
Pronounced: papia
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
νήσσα
Pronounced: nissa
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
πάπια
Pronounced: papia
σκύβω το κεφάλι
Pronounced: skyvo to kefali
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
το κεφάλι σου στη γούρνα!
Pronounced: to kefali sou sti gourna!
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
κάνω πατητή
Pronounced: kano patiti
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.
What does "duck" mean?
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noun A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
"They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond."
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verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid being hit.
"He had to duck to avoid the low doorway."
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verb To avoid or evade a task, question, or responsibility.
"The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts."
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noun (British, informal) A term of endearment for a friend or stranger.
""Are you alright, duck?" the shopkeeper asked."
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duck in a sentence
- They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond.
- He had to duck to avoid the low doorway.
- She ducked behind the sofa when the ball came flying at her.
- The minister ducked the question about the budget cuts.
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What is "duck" in Greek?
"duck" in Greek is πάπια, νήσσα, σκύβω το κεφάλι. duck means: A web-footed water bird, often kept domestically or hunted.
How do you pronounce πάπια?
"duck" in Greek is πάπια, pronounced "papia".
How do you use "duck" in a sentence?
Example: "They fed bread to the ducks at the park pond." In Greek, "duck" is πάπια, νήσσα, σκύβω το κεφάλι.
Are there other ways to say "duck" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "duck": πάπια, νήσσα, σκύβω το κεφάλι, το κεφάλι σου στη γούρνα!, κάνω πατητή.
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