This is the 749th most frequent Greek word.
star
The Greek word for "star" is "αστέρι" (asteri), meaning a luminous celestial body visible in the night sky.
Here, "star" is used in its literal sense, referring to a celestial body in the night sky.
Το αστέρι λάμπει στον σκοτεινό ουρανό.
The star shines in the dark sky.
Here, "star" is used metaphorically to indicate a person who is very famous or talented in a particular field.
Αυτή η ηθοποιός είναι ένα αστέρι του κινηματογράφου.
This actress is a star of the cinema.
Here, "star" is referred to as a shape or an object that resembles the star shape, crafted from paper.