No. 769 in Greek
αγωνία
"Αγωνία" means "agony," "anguish," or "intense anxiety."
In a sentence
Νιώθω μεγάλη αγωνία πριν από την εξέταση.
I feel great anxiety before the exam.
The word 'αγωνία' here refers to 'anxiety,' indicating the state of worry or unease before a challenging event.
Η αγωνία της όχι μόνο δεν φαινόταν στο πρόσωπό της, αλλά χαμογελούσε.
Her agony was not only invisible on her face, but she was smiling.
In this context, 'αγωνία' is used metaphorically to denote internal emotional suffering or hardship.
Η αγωνία κορυφώθηκε καθώς περιμέναμε τα αποτελέσματα.
The suspense peaked as we waited for the results.
Here, 'αγωνία' signifies 'suspense', describing the emotional intensity of awaiting an outcome.
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