No. 559 in Greek

αποστολή

"Αποστολή" means "mission," "dispatch," or "assignment" in English.

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Η αποστολή του πακέτου έγινε σήμερα το πρωί.
The sending of the package was done this morning.
In this sentence, 'αποστολή' refers to the act of sending, specifically mailing or shipping.
Η αποστολή του εξερευνητή στο διάστημα ξεκίνησε πριν έναν χρόνο.
The explorer's mission to space began a year ago.
Here, 'αποστολή' means a mission or task, specifically a space expedition.
Η αποστολή της είναι να βοηθά ανθρώπους που έχουν ανάγκη.
Her mission is to help people in need.
In this context, 'αποστολή' signifies a personal or professional mission or duty.

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