No. 192 in Greek
λίγες
"Λίγες" means "few" in English.
In a sentence
Έχουμε λίγες μέρες μέχρι τη γιορτή.
We have a few days until the celebration.
In this sentence, 'λίγες' (meaning 'a few') is used as a quantifier for 'μέρες' (days), indicating a small number.
Αγόρασα λίγες τομάτες από το μπακάλικο.
I bought a few tomatoes from the grocery store.
Here, 'λίγες' qualifies 'τομάτες' (tomatoes), denoting a relatively small quantity.
Στο δείπνο είχαν απομείνει λίγες επιλογές.
At the dinner, there were few choices left.
In this context, 'λίγες' modifies 'επιλογές' (choices), implying a limited or small number of options remaining.
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