No. 504 in Greek

παρόν

"Παρόν" in English means "present" (as in time or attendance).

In a sentence

Είναι σημαντικό να ζούμε το παρόν.
It is important to live in the present.
Here, "παρόν" (present) refers to the concept of current time.
Στο παρόν κείμενο αναφέρεται το θέμα των δικαιωμάτων.
In the present text, the topic of rights is mentioned.
In this context, "παρόν" (present) describes the time frame of a specific text or document.
Η αντιπρόεδρος ήταν παρούσα στη συνάντηση για να εκφράσει την άποψή της.
The vice president was present at the meeting to express her opinion.
Here, "παρούσα" (present) is the feminine form of the adjective indicating presence.

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