No. 577 in Greek

νερού

The Greek word "νερού" means "of water" or "water's" (possessive form).

In a sentence

Θα ήθελα ένα ποτήρι νερού, παρακαλώ.
I would like a glass of water, please.
In this sentence, 'νερού' is a genitive case denoting possession or specific content (a glass of water).
Η γεύση του νερού είναι αναζωογονητική.
The taste of the water is refreshing.
Here, 'νερού' is again in genitive case, describing the characteristic ('taste') belonging to 'water'.
Η δύναμη του νερού είναι σημαντική.
The power of water is significant.
In this case, 'νερού' is used genitively to express the origin or source of 'power' (from water).

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