No. 30 in Greek

μπορεί

"Μπορεί" means "can" or "may" in English.

In a sentence

Μπορεί να έρθει αύριο για τη συνάντηση.
He may come tomorrow for the meeting.
In this sentence, 'μπορεί' expresses possibility, indicating that it's uncertain but possible for him to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Αν δουλέψει σκληρά, μπορεί να πετύχει το στόχο του.
If he works hard, he can achieve his goal.
Here, 'μπορεί' conveys capability, implying that through effort, he has the ability to achieve his goal.
Δεν μπορεί να πιστέψει αυτά που άκουσε.
He cannot believe what he heard.
In this instance, 'μπορεί' is part of a negative expression, indicating incapacity or disbelief in the context described.

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