This is the 850th most frequent Greek word.
είδε
The Greek word "είδε" means "saw" (past tense of "see").
Here, "είδε" is used as the past tense of the verb "to see," indicating that Maria observed a falling star.
Η Μαρία είδε ένα αστέρι που έπεφτε.
Maria saw a falling star.
"Είδε" (as didn’t see) in negative form demonstrates the absence of observation in a past context.
Ο Παύλος δεν είδε τον φίλο του στην πλατεία.
Pavlos didn't see his friend in the square.
"Είδε" describes an immediate past action, indicating a specific moment of recognition or perception.