No. 341 in Greek
φως
The Greek word "φως" means "light."
In a sentence
Το φως του ήλιου εισέρχεται μέσα από το παράθυρο.
The sunlight enters through the window.
In this sentence, "φως" is used to denote light coming from the sun.
Ανάψαμε το φως γιατί είχε σκοτεινιάσει.
We turned on the light because it had become dark.
Here, "φως" refers to artificial light, such as that from a lamp.
Τα παιδιά έφεραν στο φως ένα παλιό βιβλίο από το σεντούκι.
The children brought to light an old book from the chest.
In this case, "φως" is metaphorically used to mean discovery or revelation.
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