No. 842 in Greek

γιορτή

Celebration or festival.

In a sentence

Η γιορτή του σχολείου θα γίνει αύριο.
The school's celebration will take place tomorrow.
In this context, the word "γιορτή" refers to a formal celebration or event organized by a school.
Η γιορτή της αγάπης είναι για όλους.
The feast of love is for everyone.
Here, "γιορτή" is used figuratively to denote the concept of celebrating love universally.
Θα πάμε σε μια οικογενειακή γιορτή αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο.
We will attend a family gathering this weekend.
In this example, "γιορτή" refers to an informal get-together or celebration among family members.

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