No. 973 in Greek

παλιά

"Παλιά" means "old" or "formerly" in English.

In a sentence

Η παλιά φωτογραφία φέρνει πολλές αναμνήσεις.
The old photograph brings many memories.
The word 'παλιά' is used as an adjective meaning 'old', describing the noun 'photo'.
Παλιά πήγαινα συχνά στον κινηματογράφο.
In the past, I used to go to the cinema often.
The word 'παλιά' refers to 'in the past', indicating a period of time.
Αγόρασα μία καινούργια μπάλα, όχι μια παλιά.
I bought a new ball, not an old one.
The word 'παλιά' is used as an adjective in a contrasting statement, meaning 'old' in comparison.

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