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Questions & Answers about Το ζουμ λειτουργεί.
Why is there το in front of ζουμ?
Το is the neuter singular definite article, basically the. Greek uses the definite article much more often than English does, including with many borrowed nouns and sometimes even with names of apps, platforms, or devices. So Το ζουμ λειτουργεί sounds very natural.
Why is ζουμ neuter?
Borrowed words like ζουμ are often treated as neuter in Greek, especially when they do not have a traditional Greek ending. Neuter is a very common default choice for foreign or indeclinable nouns, so το ζουμ is the normal form.
Is ζουμ actually a Greek word?
It is a loanword from English zoom, written in Greek letters. In modern Greek, especially in everyday speech, English technology words are often borrowed this way. You may also see the original spelling Zoom, especially if people mean the app or brand name specifically.
What exactly does λειτουργεί mean?
Λειτουργεί means works, functions, or operates. It is often used for machines, systems, services, software, or anything that is working properly. Compared with δουλεύει, it can sound a little more formal or technical.