No. 156 in Greek

εκ

"Εκ" translates to "out of" or "from" in English.

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Εκ του δωματίου βγήκε ένα αδύναμο φως.
From the room emerged a faint light.
The word 'εκ' is used here as a formal or older Greek way to express 'out of' or 'from', often seen in literary or formal contexts.
Λαμβάνει δύναμη εκ της αγάπης.
He derives strength from love.
Here, 'εκ' is applied to denote 'from' in a somewhat poetic or elevated manner.
Εκ της εμπειρίας του, μπορεί να μείνει ψύχραιμος.
From his experience, he can remain calm.
In this example, 'εκ' illustrates extraction or derivation again, often used in formal or reflective speech to show the origin of something.

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