No. 434 in Greek
αλήθεια
Truth.
In a sentence
Η αλήθεια είναι πως έφτασα αργά.
The truth is that I arrived late.
Here, "αλήθεια" is used as a noun meaning "truth," referring to the factual situation.
Αλήθεια, ξέρεις τι ώρα είναι;
Truly, do you know what time it is?
In this sentence, "αλήθεια" is used as an adverb meaning "truly" or "really," to emphasize the question's sincerity.
Βρήκα μία σημαντική αλήθεια στη ζωή.
I discovered an important truth in life.
Here, "αλήθεια" is again used as a noun but metaphorically to signify a profound understanding or realization.
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