No. 972 in Greek

πέφτει

"Πέφτει" means "falls" in English.

In a sentence

Το φύλλο πέφτει από το δέντρο.
The leaf falls from the tree.
Here, 'πέφτει' is used in its literal sense, describing the action of falling.
Το κόστος διαβίωσης πέφτει αυτή τη χρονιά.
The cost of living decreases this year.
In this context, 'πέφτει' metaphorically describes a decrease in the cost of living, emphasizing a reduction.
Το χιόνι πέφτει απαλά στο έδαφος.
The snow falls gently on the ground.
Once more, 'πέφτει' is used literally to describe the gentle action of snow falling.

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