shanty in Greek
shanty in Greek is καλύβα, παράγκα, ναυτικό τραγούδι — shanty means a small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
shanty in Greek
καλύβα
Pronounced: kalyva
παράγκα
Pronounced: paraga
ναυτικό τραγούδι
Pronounced: naftiko tragoudi
A song sailors sing, especially in rhythm to work, to help coordinate hauling (pulling) at the same time, or to set the pace for continuous activities.
What does "shanty" mean?
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noun A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
"The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour."
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noun A rhythmic work song traditionally sung by sailors to keep time while doing physical labour on a ship.
"The choir performed a set of old sea shanties."
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shanty in a sentence
- The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour.
- The choir performed a set of old sea shanties.
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What is "shanty" in Greek?
"shanty" in Greek is καλύβα, παράγκα, ναυτικό τραγούδι. shanty means: A small, roughly built hut or shack, often makeshift.
How do you pronounce καλύβα?
"shanty" in Greek is καλύβα, pronounced "kalyva".
How do you use "shanty" in a sentence?
Example: "The fishermen kept their gear in a shanty by the harbour." In Greek, "shanty" is καλύβα, παράγκα, ναυτικό τραγούδι.
Are there other ways to say "shanty" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "shanty": καλύβα, παράγκα, ναυτικό τραγούδι.
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