No. 580 in Greek

πούμε

The Greek word "πούμε" means "we say" or "let's say."

In a sentence

Ας πούμε ότι θα πάμε διακοπές το καλοκαίρι.
Let's say that we will go on vacation in the summer.
In this sentence, 'πούμε' is part of the fixed expression 'ας πούμε,' which translates to 'let's say' and is used to introduce a hypothetical or illustrative example.
Θέλεις να πούμε αυτήν την ιστορία ξανά;
Do you want us to tell this story again?
Here, 'πούμε' comes from the verb 'λέω' (to say/tell), in its subjunctive form, and is used to suggest or propose saying/telling something together.
Γιατί δεν δοκιμάζουμε να πούμε την αλήθεια;
Why don't we try to tell the truth?
In this context, 'πούμε' is again subjunctive, appearing after 'να,' and is used to indicate the act of saying or telling something, specifically the truth in this sentence.

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