βάλει

This is the 437th most frequent Greek word.


βάλει

"Βάλει" means "to throw" or "to put".


In this sentence, 'βάλω' (a form of 'βάλει') is used to indicate placing or inserting something.

Θέλω να βάλω το κλειδί στην πόρτα.

I want to put the key into the door.


Here, 'βάλεις' (a form of 'βάλει') is employed to request someone to place an object in a specific location.

Μπορείς να βάλεις αυτό το βιβλίο στο ράφι;

Can you put this book on the shelf?


In this case, 'βάλεις' (a form of 'βάλει') is utilized metaphorically to suggest exerting effort.

Θα ήθελα να βάλεις λίγη περισσότερη προσπάθεια.

I would like you to put in a little more effort.