No. 752 in Greek
α
The Greek word "α" (alpha) is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
In a sentence
Αυτό είναι ένα μήλο.
This is an apple.
In this sentence, 'α' is used as the first letter of the word 'μήλο', showcasing its role as part of the Greek alphabet.
Το όνομά μου αρχίζει με το γράμμα α.
My name starts with the letter alpha.
Here, 'α' represents the Greek letter 'alpha', discussed as a letter of the alphabet.
Α, τι ωραίο βιβλίο!
Ah, what a beautiful book!
In this context, 'α' is used as an interjection, expressing a moment of surprise or admiration.
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