No. 630 in Greek
πνέουν
The Greek word "πνέουν" means "they breathe" or "they blow."
In a sentence
Οι άνεμοι πνέουν από τα βόρεια σήμερα.
The winds are blowing from the north today.
Usage of 'πνέουν' to describe the action of wind blowing.
Οι αθλητές πνέουν από κούραση μετά τον μαραθώνιο.
The athletes are breathing heavily from exhaustion after the marathon.
Usage of 'πνέουν' in a metaphorical sense to describe heavy breathing or exhaustion.
Η κατάσταση πνέει τα λοίσθια, αλλά υπάρχει ακόμη ελπίδα.
The situation is near its end, but there is still hope.
Usage of 'πνέει' in a figurative sense to indicate something near its end.
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