No. 158 in Greek

φωτιά

Fire.

In a sentence

Η φωτιά ζεσταίνει την καλύβα.
The fire warms the hut.
The word 'φωτιά' is used to refer to a literal fire, a natural element.
Οι φλόγες της φωτιάς μαγνήτισαν τα βλέμματα.
The flames of the fire captivated the gazes.
Here, 'φωτιά' is metaphorically linked to drawing people's attention, emphasizing its intensity and allure.
Η ιδέα σου ήταν πραγματική φωτιά για τη συζήτηση.
Your idea was truly a fire for the discussion.
In this sentence, 'φωτιά' is used figuratively to signify enthusiasm or liveliness in the context of a discussion.

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