This is the 231st most frequent Greek word.
χρονιά
The Greek word "χρονιά" means "year."
In this sentence, 'χρονιά' refers to the entire calendar year.
Αυτή η χρονιά ήταν γεμάτη προκλήσεις.
This year was full of challenges.
Here, 'χρονιά' is used to express a wish for a positive year ahead.
Σου εύχομαι μια καλή χρονιά.
I wish you a good year.
Although the word changes to 'χρόνια' in plural, it retains the meaning of a timespan in years.