No. 225 in Greek

βάρος

The Greek word "βάρος" means "weight" in English.

In a sentence

Το βάρος του σακιδίου ήταν πολύ μεγάλο.
The weight of the backpack was very heavy.
'βάρος' is used in the sense of physical weight or heaviness.
Είναι μεγάλο βάρος να έχω τόση ευθύνη.
It is a great burden to have so much responsibility.
'βάρος' here represents a metaphorical burden or responsibility.
Πρέπει να σηκώσουμε το βάρος της απόφασης.
We must bear the weight of the decision.
In this sentence, 'βάρος' is used metaphorically to signify the weight or importance of a decision.

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