No. 517 in Greek

αγώνας

"Αγώνας" means "struggle," "fight," "effort," or "competition" in English.

In a sentence

Ο αγώνας ποδοσφαίρου ήταν συναρπαστικός.
The soccer match was thrilling.
In this sentence, "αγώνας" is used to mean a competitive sports event, specifically a soccer match.
Ο αγώνας για την ελευθερία είναι σημαντικός.
The struggle for freedom is important.
Here, "αγώνας" means a struggle or effort toward achieving a significant goal, such as freedom.
Όλος ο αγώνας άξιζε τον κόπο.
All the effort was worth it.
In this case, "αγώνας" refers to effort or endeavor in a broader sense, emphasizing the hard work put into something.

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