This is the 888th most frequent Greek word.
alpha
The first letter of the Greek alphabet; symbolizing beginning or primacy.
Here, 'alpha' is used as a noun, denoting the letter itself in the Greek alphabet.
Το γράμμα 'α' είναι το πρώτο γράμμα του ελληνικού αλφαβήτου.
The letter 'alpha' is the first letter of the Greek alphabet.
In this sentence, 'alpha' signifies prominence or dominance, often metaphorically in contexts involving leadership or excellence.
Η εταιρεία είναι η άλφα δύναμη στην αγορά.
The company is the alpha force in the market.
Here, 'alpha' refers to a scientific term, the alpha particle, used in the context of atomic physics.