No. 416 in Greek
ειδικά
"Ειδικά" means "especially" or "specifically" in English.
In a sentence
Μου αρέσουν τα βιβλία, ειδικά τα μυθιστορήματα.
I like books, especially novels.
Here, 'ειδικά' is used to specify a preference or highlight a subtype of the general category mentioned (books).
Τα παιδιά στο σχολείο χρειάζονται ειδικά μαθήματα για τις εξετάσεις.
Children at school need special lessons for the exams.
In this sentence, 'ειδικά' modifies 'μαθήματα,' serving as an adjective meaning 'special' or 'tailored.'
Προτιμά τον κινηματογράφο, ειδικά όταν έχει ενδιαφέρουσες ταινίες.
He prefers the cinema, especially when there are interesting movies.
Here, 'ειδικά' indicates a particular condition or example within the stated preference (going to the cinema).
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