No. 951 in Greek

ζει

The Greek word "ζει" means "lives" or "is alive."

In a sentence

Ο Πέτρος ζει σε μια όμορφη πόλη.
Peter lives in a beautiful city.
Here, "ζει" is used to describe where someone resides, indicating their place of living.
Το ψάρι ζει σε γλυκό νερό.
The fish lives in fresh water.
In this sentence, "ζει" conveys the habitat or environment of a living being.
Ακόμα ζει ο μύθος της χαμένης Ατλαντίδας.
The myth of the lost Atlantis still lives on.
In this example, "ζει" is used metaphorically to express something continuing to exist or be remembered.

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