No. 208 in Greek
έφτασε
"Έφτασε" means "arrived."
In a sentence
Η Μαρία έφτασε στο σπίτι πολύ γρήγορα.
Maria arrived at home very quickly.
Here, "έφτασε" is used to indicate the literal act of arriving at a destination.
Η διασκέδαση έφτασε στο αποκορύφωμά της.
The fun reached its peak.
In this example, "έφτασε" is metaphorically used to express the attainment of a maximum level.
Ο χρόνος έφτασε για να ξεκινήσουμε.
The time has come for us to start.
Here, "έφτασε" metaphorically suggests that the appropriate or necessary moment has arrived.
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