No. 476 in Greek

λάβει

The Greek word "λάβει" means "to receive" or "to take."

In a sentence

Θέλει να λάβει το γράμμα σου.
He/She wants to receive your letter.
'Λάβει' is used here in the subjunctive mood, paired with the verb 'θέλει' to express a desire for receiving.
Αν έχει λάβει το πακέτο, θα μας ειδοποιήσει.
If he/she has received the package, he/she will notify us.
'Λάβει' is used here in the perfect subjunctive to discuss a hypothetical situation regarding the receipt of the package.
Θα λάβει την τιμή στην εκδήλωση απόψε.
He/She will receive the honor at the event tonight.
'Λάβει' is deployed in the future tense here to imply the action of receiving something in an imminent context.

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