This is the 161st most frequent Greek word.
σαν
The Greek word "σαν" means "as" or "like" in English.
In this sentence, "σαν" is used to mean "like" or "as" to indicate comparison.
Μοιάζει σαν δύο σταγόνες νερό με τη μητέρα της.
She looks like two drops of water with her mother, resembling her exactly.
Here, "σαν" introduces a hypothetical scenario ('as if'), followed by a subjunctive clause.
Φώναζε σαν να την κυνηγούσαν.
She was shouting as if someone was chasing her.
In this case, "σαν" means "as," specifying the role or purpose.