No. 452 in Greek

σχολείο

School.

In a sentence

Το σχολείο είναι κοντά στο σπίτι μου.
The school is near my house.
In this sentence, 'σχολείο' is used as a common noun referring to an educational institution.
Η Μαρία δεν πήγε στο σχολείο σήμερα γιατί είναι άρρωστη.
Maria didn’t go to school today because she is sick.
Here, 'σχολείο' is used to signify the act of going to the educational institution, emphasizing the daily activity rather than the location.
Τι ώρα τελειώνουν τα μαθήματα στο σχολείο;
What time do classes end at school?
In this case, 'σχολείο' encompasses the concept of the institution where classes and learning occur.

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