No. 689 in Greek

άρης

The Greek word "Άρης" (Άρης) means "Ares," the god of war in Greek mythology, or "Mars," the planet.

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Ο Άρης είναι πλανήτης στο ηλιακό μας σύστημα.
Mars is a planet in our solar system.
In this sentence, "Άρης" refers to the planet Mars, specifically functioning as a proper noun for the celestial body in our solar system.
Ο ξάδερφός μου, ο Άρης, παίζει κιθάρα.
My cousin, Aris, plays the guitar.
Here, the word "Άρης" is used as a person's name, representing an individual rather than an astronomical object.
Η αρχαία μυθολογία μιλά για τον θεό Άρη, που ήταν ο θεός του πολέμου.
Ancient mythology speaks of the god Ares, who was the god of war.
In this instance, "Άρης" represents the name of the god of war in ancient Greek mythology, emphasizing its mythological and cultural significance.

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