ακούω [akúo] = 1. to listen 2. to hear

Άκουσα πως έχασες τη δουλειά σου, είναι αλήθεια; Ναι, δυστυχώς.

ákusa pos éhases ti duleiá su, eíne alítheia ; ne, dystyhós.

= I've heard you have lost your job, is that true? Yes, I'm afraid so.

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