No. 447 in Greek

νησί

The Greek word "νησί" means "island" in English.

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Το νησί βρίσκεται στη μέση του Αιγαίου.
The island is located in the middle of the Aegean Sea.
Here, "νησί" refers to a specific geographical feature, an island.
Όταν πηγαίνουμε καλοκαιρινές διακοπές, πάντα προτιμούμε ένα όμορφο νησί.
When we go on summer vacations, we always prefer a beautiful island.
In this sentence, "νησί" is used generically to mean any island suitable for vacations.
Η αρχαία Ελλάδα είχε πολλά σημαντικά νησιά για εμπόριο.
Ancient Greece had many important islands for trade.
In this historical context, "νησί" describes islands utilized as hubs in trade during antiquity.

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