No. 749 in Greek
star
The Greek word for "star" is "αστέρι" (asteri), meaning a luminous celestial body visible in the night sky.
In a sentence
Το αστέρι λάμπει στον σκοτεινό ουρανό.
The star shines in the dark sky.
Here, "star" is used in its literal sense, referring to a celestial body in the night sky.
Αυτή η ηθοποιός είναι ένα αστέρι του κινηματογράφου.
This actress is a star of the cinema.
Here, "star" is used metaphorically to indicate a person who is very famous or talented in a particular field.
Το μικρό παιδί έφτιαξε ένα αστέρι από χαρτί.
The little child made a star out of paper.
Here, "star" is referred to as a shape or an object that resembles the star shape, crafted from paper.
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