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No. 192 in Greek

λίγες

"Λίγες" means "few" in English.

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  • 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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