No. 605 in Greek

απώλεια

Loss.

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Η απώλεια του αγαπημένου της ήταν δύσκολη.
The loss of her loved one was difficult.
Here, 'απώλεια' refers to the emotional or personal experience of losing a loved one, emphasizing its use in a context of personal life.
Η απώλεια δεδομένων στο σύστημα ήταν καταστροφική.
The data loss in the system was catastrophic.
In this sentence, 'απώλεια' is used to describe the unintended deletion or missing of important information, highlighting its applicability in technical or professional contexts.
Η απώλεια βάρους μπορεί να βελτιώσει την υγεία.
Weight loss can improve health.
Here, 'απώλεια' pertains to the calculated or intentional reduction of body weight, showing it can also describe positive or goal-oriented situations.

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