No. 231 in Greek

χρονιά

The Greek word "χρονιά" means "year."

In a sentence

Αυτή η χρονιά ήταν γεμάτη προκλήσεις.
This year was full of challenges.
In this sentence, 'χρονιά' refers to the entire calendar year.
Σου εύχομαι μια καλή χρονιά.
I wish you a good year.
Here, 'χρονιά' is used to express a wish for a positive year ahead.
Πόσα χρόνια μένεις εδώ;
How many years have you been living here?
Although the word changes to 'χρόνια' in plural, it retains the meaning of a timespan in years.

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