No. 292 in Greek
εθνική
"Εθνική" means "national" in English.
In a sentence
Η εθνική ομάδα ποδοσφαίρου προετοιμάζεται για τον τελικό.
The national football team is preparing for the final.
The word "εθνική" here is used as an adjective to describe "ομάδα," indicating that the team is national or representing the nation.
Ο δρόμος ανήκει στο εθνικό δίκτυο της χώρας.
The road belongs to the national network of the country.
The term "εθνικό" derived from "εθνική" functions as an adjective describing "δίκτυο," signifying a connection to the nation's infrastructure.
Η εθνική κληρονομιά πρέπει να προστατεύεται.
The national heritage must be protected.
In this example, "εθνική" modifies "κληρονομιά," referring to heritage associated with the nation as a collective identity.
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