This is the 464th most frequent Greek word.
ήττα
Defeat.
Here, "ήττα" is used as a noun meaning 'defeat' in the context of a sports competition.
Η ομάδα μας υπέστη μια ήττα στον τελικό.
Our team suffered a loss in the final.
Here, "ήττα" describes a failure or setback, showing its use can extend metaphorically to any serious reversal.
Το σχέδιο απέτυχε, αλλά από αυτήν την ήττα μάθαμε σημαντικά μαθήματα.
The plan failed, but from this defeat, we learned important lessons.
In this example, "ήττα" means 'defeat' and is used to express a broader concept beyond just a sports loss.