Horse meanings in Greek

άλογο

Example:

The horse is running fast.

Το άλογο τρέχει γρήγορα.

I love riding horses.

Μου αρέσει να ιππεύω άλογα.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in everyday conversations about animals, sports, and hobbies.

Note: The word 'άλογο' is the most common and standard term for 'horse' in Greek.

καβάλα

Example:

He is on horseback.

Είναι καβάλα.

She learned to ride horseback when she was young.

Έμαθε να ιππεύει καβάλα όταν ήταν νέα.

Usage: informalContext: Commonly used when talking about riding or being on a horse.

Note: This term emphasizes the action of riding a horse.

ιπποειδές

Example:

The horse is a domesticated equine.

Το άλογο είναι ένα εξημερωμένο ιπποειδές.

Equines include horses and donkeys.

Τα ιπποειδή περιλαμβάνουν άλογα και γαϊδούρια.

Usage: formalContext: Used in scientific or educational contexts when discussing animal classifications.

Note: This term is more technical and may not be used in everyday conversation.

άλογο κούρσας

Example:

The racehorse won the competition.

Το άλογο κούρσας κέρδισε τον διαγωνισμό.

She trains racehorses for a living.

Αυτή εκπαιδεύει άλογα κούρσας για να ζήσει.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in discussions about horse racing and sports.

Note: Specifically refers to horses trained for racing.

χαλινάρι

Example:

He placed the bridle on the horse.

Έβαλε το χαλινάρι στο άλογο.

The bridle is important for controlling the horse.

Το χαλινάρι είναι σημαντικό για τον έλεγχο του αλόγου.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts related to horse training and riding.

Note: While 'χαλινάρι' literally means 'bridle', it's often associated with the care and management of horses.

stallion

A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated).

Example: The rancher owned a magnificent black stallion.

Note: Stallion specifically refers to a male horse.

mare

A mare is a female horse, especially one that is over the age of four.

Example: The mare and her foal grazed peacefully in the pasture.

Note: Mare specifically refers to a female horse.

pony

A pony is a small horse breed that is typically under 14.2 hands high.

Example: The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the petting zoo.

Note: Pony refers to a specific size and breed of horse.

steed

Steed is a poetic or literary term for a horse, often used in stories or historical contexts.

Example: The knight rode into battle on his trusty steed.

Note: Steed is a more formal or literary term compared to 'horse'.

equine

Equine is an adjective that relates to horses or the horse family.

Example: The equine therapy program helped patients with disabilities improve their motor skills.

Note: Equine is an adjective used to describe horses in a broader sense, not a specific type of horse.

Hold your horses

This phrase means to be patient or wait.

Example: Hold your horses! Let's make sure we have all the information before making a decision.

Note: The phrase 'hold your horses' does not refer to actual horses but is used to ask someone to slow down or be patient.

Dark horse

A dark horse is someone who has hidden abilities or talents and is not known to others.

Example: She's a dark horse in the competition, nobody expected her to be so talented.

Note: The term 'dark horse' does not directly relate to the animal but rather to a person's hidden potential.

Get off your high horse

To get off your high horse means to stop behaving arrogantly or condescendingly.

Example: She needs to get off her high horse and start treating others with respect.

Note: The phrase 'high horse' is figurative and refers to a person's attitude rather than an actual horse.

One-trick pony

A one-trick pony is someone who is only good at one particular thing.

Example: He's a one-trick pony when it comes to cooking, he only knows how to make one dish.

Note: The phrase 'one-trick pony' does not involve an actual pony but is used to describe a person's limited skills or abilities.

Straight from the horse's mouth

When information comes straight from the horse's mouth, it means it comes from a reliable or authoritative source.

Example: I heard the news straight from the horse's mouth, so I know it's true.

Note: This phrase does not involve an actual horse speaking but implies direct and trustworthy information.

Beating a dead horse

To beat a dead horse means to waste time on a point that has already been settled or resolved.

Example: Continuing to argue about it is like beating a dead horse, the decision has already been made.

Note: The phrase 'beating a dead horse' is a metaphorical expression and does not involve actual physical beating of a horse.

Put the cart before the horse

To put the cart before the horse means to do things in the wrong order or prioritize incorrectly.

Example: Let's not put the cart before the horse and make sure we have a plan before starting the project.

Note: This phrase refers to a literal order of things being mixed up, where the cart should follow the horse, not the other way around.

Neigh

To complain or express dissatisfaction.

Example: He's been neighing about his job all day.

Note: This slang term is an imitation of the sound a horse makes.

Horsing around

Engaging in playful or silly behavior, not taking things seriously.

Example: Stop horsing around and focus on your homework.

Note: It refers to playful behavior rather than actual activities involving horses.

Horseplay

Rough or rowdy play that can sometimes lead to injury.

Example: The boys were engaging in some rough horseplay on the playground.

Note: It implies rough play rather than actual horse-related activities.

Donkey work

Tedious and menial tasks that are often repetitive and unappreciated.

Example: I'm tired of doing all the donkey work around here while others slack off.

Note: It refers to tedious tasks, not necessarily related to donkeys or horses.

Chomping at the bit

Eager and impatient to do something.

Example: I'm chomping at the bit to get started on my vacation.

Note: This phrase comes from horse racing, where horses chew on the bit due to excitement or impatience.

Off to the races

To be actively and energetically engaged in something.

Example: After finishing breakfast, we were off to the races to prepare for the event.

Note: Originally derived from horse racing, it now means being engaged in any activity with enthusiasm.

Wild horse couldn't drag me away

Expressing strong attachment or dedication to something.

Example: I love this place so much that a wild horse couldn't drag me away from here.

Note: The phrase implies a deep emotional connection, despite the exaggerated reference to a wild horse.

The horse galloped across the field.

Το άλογο καλπάζει διασχίζοντας το χωράφι.

She loves to ride her horse in the countryside.

Αγαπά να ιππεύει το άλογό της στην εξοχή.

The farmer uses his horse to plow the fields.

Ο αγρότης χρησιμοποιεί το άλογό του για να οργώσει τα χωράφια.

Horse - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: horse

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): horses, horse

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): horse

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): horsed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): horsing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): horses

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): horse

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): horse

Syllables, Separation and Stress

horse Contains 1 syllables: horse

Phonetic transcription: ˈhȯrs

horse , ˈhȯrs (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

horse: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).

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