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The Greek for sailor is ναύτης
It is pronounced:
now-tes
" It is also similar to the Latin for sailorwhich is nautas "
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoastronaut < (Gk) αστροναύτης [astronaftis] < αστήρ (= star) + ναύτης (=sailor) (< ναύς=sea)
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What is the greek name for sailor?
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What does sailor mean in Greek?
Sailor is an English word, not a Greek one. So it has no meaning in Greek. So perhaps you should ask, "What is the Greek word for sailor?"
What is the Greek word for sailor?
If you google the word Nautilus, you will find that it came from the Greek word ( ναυτίλος) which means Sailor.
What sailor figured out that the earth is larger than most people thought?
No sailor. It was an Ancient Greek mathematician.
What does the word astronaut mean?
Star sailor or traveller Coined from Ancient Greek ἄστρον (ástron), "'star'") and ναύτης (naútēs), "'sailor'").
What language do the astronauts speak?
Astronauts of different countries working together typically communicate in English.
What is the root word for aquanaut?
Aqua (Latin: water), and nautes (Greek: sailor) via nauta (Latin:sailor).
What is the symbol for the Sirens of Greek mythology?
Symbol of the dangers of the sea to the unwary sailor.
Was sailor moon based on a real person?
alot of sailor moon was based on greek mythology.. names such as selene (serenity), endymion, Artemis, Diana, Helios (and others).. from the anime is actually based on these greek gods/goddess.. so in a sense sailor moon is real.. but as a real living person now.. no..
What does cosmonaut mean in Greek?
"cosmonaut" is the Russian version of an "astronaut". "Cosmo", "astro", and "naut" are all Greek roots meaning "world", "star", and "sailor". So, the question is mostly irrelevant, as the terms are English incarnations of strung together Greek terms. So, a literal meaning of "cosmonaut" is "world sailor", and "astronaut" "star sailor". Thus, both are fitting terms for someone going to outer space.
What is 'astronaut' when translated from English to Greek?
Αστροναύτης and αστροναύτισσα are Greek equivalents of the English word "astronaut." Context makes clear whether feminine (case 2) or masculine (example 1) gender suits for the English singular noun whose origins trace back to the merger of the Greek words ἄστρον (ástron, “star”) and ναύτης (naútēs, “sailor”). The respective pronunciations will be "A-stro-NAF-tees" in the masculine and "A-stro-NAF-tees-sa" in Aeginan Greek.
What is the symbolism of a ships helm anchor and cross intertwined tattoo?
It is a take off of a Greek seaman's cross! A sailor's version of a crucifix. It was intended to protect the sailor especially while at sea.
