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What is the Greek word for after?

There isn't one single perfect Greek word for "after" as the best translation depends on the context. Greek has several words that convey the sense of "after," including:

* μετά (meta): This is the most common and versatile word, meaning "after" in terms of time or sequence. For example, "μετά την βροχή" (meta tin vrochi) means "after the rain."

* επί (epi): This can mean "after" in the sense of "upon" or "following" something. It's often used in a more temporal or sequential sense.

* όπισθεν (opisthen): This means "behind" or "after" in a spatial sense, or "afterwards" in a temporal sense but less frequently than *meta*.

* υστερα (ystera): This word means "later" or "afterwards," emphasizing the later time.

The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to express. "Μετά" is usually a safe bet for most general uses of "after."

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