No. 106 in Greek
κάνουν
"Κάνουν" means "they do" or "they make" in English.
In a sentence
Οι μαθητές κάνουν την άσκηση.
The students do the exercise.
In this context, "κάνουν" means 'do' as in performing a task or activity.
Τι κάνουν αυτοί εκεί;
What are they doing there?
Here, "κάνουν" means 'are doing', indicating an action that is currently taking place.
Οι γονείς κάνουν σχέδια για διακοπές.
The parents make plans for a vacation.
In this usage, "κάνουν" means 'make', as in creating or formulating something.
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