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hellas
"Hellas" is not a German word; it is the Greek word for "Greece."
In a sentence
Hellas ist der griechische Name für Griechenland.
Hellas is the Greek name for Greece.
In this sentence, 'Hellas' is used as a proper noun to refer directly to Greece in its native term.
Die Sonne scheint hellas auf die weiße Wand.
The sun shines brightly onto the white wall.
Here, 'hellas' metaphorically enhances 'hell' (bright), implying a radiant or intense brightness, though its usage in this context is uncommon.
In der Geschichte wurde Hellas oft als Wiege der europäischen Kultur bezeichnet.
In history, Hellas was often referred to as the cradle of European culture.
In this historical context, 'Hellas' signifies ancient Greece, emphasizing its cultural and civilizational importance.
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