No. 234 in Greek
γρήγορα
"Γρήγορα" means "quickly" or "fast" in English.
In a sentence
Πρέπει να τελειώσουμε γρήγορα.
We need to finish quickly.
In this context, 'γρήγορα' is used as an adverb modifying the verb 'τελειώσουμε' indicating the urgency of completing quickly.
Κολυμπάει τόσο γρήγορα όσο ένα δελφίνι.
He swims as fast as a dolphin.
Here, 'γρήγορα' functions as an adverb describing the verb 'κολυμπάει', emphasizing the speed of swimming.
Απάντησε γρήγορα στην ερώτηση.
She answered the question promptly.
In this instance, 'γρήγορα' is employed as an adverb complementing 'απάντησε', illustrating the swift response to a question.
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