Greek Word of the Day
συγγνώμη
/syg-GNO-mi/ • interjection / expression — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Sorry; excuse me; I apologize
Examples
- Συγγνώμη, μπορείτε να με βοηθήσετε;
(Excuse me, can you help me?) - Συγγνώμη που άργησα.
(Sorry I'm late.) - Θέλω να ζητήσω συγγνώμη για το λάθος μου.
(I want to apologize for my mistake.)
Synonyms
- σόρι
- συγχωρέστε με
Use 'συγγνώμη' to apologize or to politely get someone's attention. It works both for brief, informal apologies ('Sorry!') and for more formal apologies when followed by an explanation. Do not confuse it with 'συγχωρώ' (to forgive), which has a different meaning.
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