No. 25 in Greek
όπως
The Greek word "όπως" means "as," "so that," "how," or "in order that," depending on context.
In a sentence
Όπως είπε ο καθηγητής, το μάθημα αρχίζει στις 9.
As the professor said, the lesson starts at 9.
The word 'όπως' introduces a clause that explains how the statement is referenced, akin to 'as' or 'like'.
Μαγειρεύω όπως μου έμαθε η γιαγιά μου.
I cook just like my grandmother taught me.
The word 'όπως' is used to compare the manner of cooking with the way grandmother taught, translating to 'just like' or 'in the way that'.
Όταν ζωγραφίζω, αισθάνομαι όπως ένας καλλιτέχνης.
When I paint, I feel like an artist.
Here, 'όπως' introduces a simile, comparing the feeling experienced to that of an artist, meaning 'like'.
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