Saying “I’m sorry” is one of the most important phrases to learn in any language. In Greek, the word “Συγγνώμη” (Signómi) carries a lot of weight and is used in many situations, whether you’re apologizing for a mistake, being polite, or simply bumping into someone. Here are several common ways to say “sorry” in Greek, with examples and pronunciation.
9 Must-Know Phrases – Being Sorry in Greek
1. I’m sorry for lying to you.
Greek: Συγγνώμη που σου είπα ψέματα.
Pronunciation: Signómi pu su ípa psémata
2. I’m sorry for bothering you.
Greek: Συγγνώμη που σε ενόχλησα.
Pronunciation: Signómi pu se enóhlisa
3. I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.
Greek: Συγγνώμη που σε έκανα να περιμένεις.
Pronunciation: Signómi pu se ékana na periménis
4. I’m sorry for what I said.
Greek: Συγγνώμη για αυτό που είπα.
Pronunciation: Signómi ya aftó pu ípa
5. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you.
Greek: Συγγνώμη, δεν ήθελα να σε πληγώσω.
Pronunciation: Signómi, den íthela na se pligóso
6. I’m really sorry.
Greek: Ειλικρινά συγγνώμη.
Pronunciation: Ilikriná signómi
7. I’m sorry, it’s my fault.
Greek: Συγγνώμη, ήταν δικό μου λάθος.
Pronunciation: Signómi, ítan dikó mu láthos
8. I’m sorry, I forgot.
Greek: Συγγνώμη, το ξέχασα.
Pronunciation: Signómi, to xéhasa
9. Excuse me / Pardon me (polite/formal apology or when interrupting).
Greek: Με συγχωρείτε.
Pronunciation: Me sighoríte
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