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Greek translation: Μαύρος

23:01 Jan 23, 2002
English to Greek translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / animals
English term or phrase: black
a name for a black cat
Nataly
Greek translation:Μαύρος
Explanation:
Μαύρος (pronounced: 'mavros).
You could name him Μαυρούλης (ma'vroolees), which is more affectionate.
If the cat is female, then these would be "Μαύρη" and "Μαυρούλα" respectively.
Also, in an old Greek movie, I remember a black dog being called "Αράπης" (a'rapees), although this could also have a negative connotation.
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Maria Karra
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Local time: 18:24
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4 +3Μαύρος
Maria Karra
5 +1"Μαύρος" (mavros - masculine) OR "Μαύρη" (mavri - feminine)
Abba Storgen (X)


  

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"Μαύρος" (mavros - masculine) OR "Μαύρη" (mavri - feminine)


Explanation:
Simple enough...

Abba Storgen (X)
United States
Local time: 17:24
Native speaker of: Greek

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agree  Isodynamia
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Μαύρος


Explanation:
Μαύρος (pronounced: 'mavros).
You could name him Μαυρούλης (ma'vroolees), which is more affectionate.
If the cat is female, then these would be "Μαύρη" and "Μαυρούλα" respectively.
Also, in an old Greek movie, I remember a black dog being called "Αράπης" (a'rapees), although this could also have a negative connotation.

Maria Karra
United States
Local time: 18:24
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