Vocabulary · Ocean & marine life

Ocean & marine life — χταπόδι chtapódi

Twelve words for sea creatures and life in the water—from octopus and jellyfish to whales, seals, and shellfish. Play the vocabulary song and read along—the list order matches the song. Print the list if you want a paper copy.

Vocabulary song

Listen to the Greek words from this list in a simple learning song, with each word repeated for practice.

Word list

  • χταπόδι

    chtapódi

    octopus

  • καλαμάρι

    kalamári

    squid

  • μέδουσα

    médousa

    jellyfish

  • αστερίας

    asterías

    starfish

  • θαλάσσια χελώνα

    thalássia chelóna

    sea turtle

  • φάλαινα

    fálaina

    whale

  • φώκια

    fókia

    seal

  • καβούρι

    kavoúri

    crab

  • αστακός

    astakós

    lobster

  • γαρίδα

    garída

    shrimp

  • μύδι

    mýdi

    mussel

  • αχιβάδα

    achiváda

    clam