No. 180 in Greek
βόλου
The Greek word "βόλου" is the genitive singular form of "βόλος," meaning "a throw" or "a cast" (often associated with fishing or throwing something).
In a sentence
Ο φοιτητής έκανε εγγραφή στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Βόλου.
The student enrolled at the University of Volos.
Here, 'Βόλου' is the genitive form of 'Βόλος,' referring to the city of Volos, indicating possession or association.
Η παιδική χαρά ήταν γεμάτη με παιδιά που έπαιζαν με μπίλλες και είχαν έναν βόλο.
The playground was filled with children playing with marbles, and each had a marble.
In this sentence, 'βόλο' is accusative of 'βόλος,' a type of toy (marble), used as a common object children play with.
Η μετακόμιση έγινε κοντά στην περιοχή του Βόλου.
The move took place near the region of Volos.
Here, 'Βόλου' again demonstrates the locative genitive usage associated with the city of Volos.
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