This is the 390th most frequent Greek word.
δέκα
The Greek word "δέκα" means "ten" in English.
In this sentence, "δέκα" is used as a numeral to quantify the noun "μήλα" (apples), indicating the amount as ten.
Έχω δέκα μήλα.
I have ten apples.
Here, "δέκα" functions as a measurement of time, specifying the duration in minutes.
Το σπίτι μου είναι δέκα λεπτά με τα πόδια.
My house is ten minutes away by foot.
In this case, "δέκα" indicates an estimation of time required for an action.