🇬🇷 Greek phrases

How to say “Sorry” in Greek

Συγγνώμη

sighnómi

Literally: Forgivenessneutral

The standard apology, also used for 'excuse me'. The γγ is pronounced 'ng' + 'gh', but most speakers just say 'sighnómi'.

Other ways to say it

GreekPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
ΛυπάμαιlipámeI'm sorry / I regretExpressing regret or sympathy
Συγγνώμη, δεν το ήθελαsighnómi, dhen to íthelaSorry, I didn't mean itApologizing for an accident

In a sentence

Συγγνώμη για την καθυστέρηση.

sighnómi yia tin kathistérisi.

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