No. 701 in Greek
τράπεζα
The Greek word "τράπεζα" means "table" or "bank."
In a sentence
Πήγα στην τράπεζα για να κάνω κατάθεση.
I went to the bank to make a deposit.
Here, 'τράπεζα' is used to refer to a financial institution where banking activities are carried out.
Η τράπεζα της τραπεζαρίας είναι ξύλινη.
The dining table is wooden.
In this context, 'τράπεζα' refers to a table, specifically as a piece of furniture.
Η επιστήμη είναι η τράπεζα της γνώσης.
Science is the repository of knowledge.
Here, 'τράπεζα' is metaphorically used to signify a repository or collection point for something.
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