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τυχερός
Lemma: τυχερός
Translation: lucky; fortunate; blessed (adjective)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek 'τύχη' (tyche) meaning 'luck, fortune, chance, fate'. In Greek mythology, Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity of a city. The suffix '-ερός' forms adjectives indicating possession of a quality. The concept of luck and fortune was highly significant in ancient Greek culture, where one's fate was often attributed to divine intervention.