No. 435 in Greek

ανάγκη

"Ανάγκη" means "necessity" or "need."

In a sentence

Έχω ανάγκη από ξεκούραση.
I need some rest.
'Ανάγκη' is used here to mean 'need,' referring to a personal requirement or necessity.
Η βοήθεια σου είναι μεγάλη ανάγκη για εμάς.
Your help is a great necessity for us.
'Ανάγκη' conveys the idea of something being an essential requirement, emphasizing the importance of aid in this context.
Σε ώρα ανάγκης, ο καθένας πρέπει να δείχνει θάρρος.
In a time of need, everyone must show courage.
'Ανάγκη' is utilized to describe a situation of urgent necessity, indicating critical moments requiring action.

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