Signification
Something left out.
Contexte culturel
In Greek public administration, 'παράλειψη' is a technical term. If a clerk misses a deadline, it is a 'παράλειψη καθήκοντος' (omission of duty), which can have legal repercussions. Socially, forgetting to offer a treat (kerasma) to a guest is a 'παράλειψη' that can be seen as a lack of manners or 'philoxenia'. Greek professors are very strict about citations. Forgetting a footnote is not just a mistake; it is a 'σοβαρή παράλειψη' that can lead to accusations of plagiarism. Journalists often use the phrase to point out what a politician *didn't* say in a speech, implying a hidden agenda.
Sound more professional
Use 'Αποτελεί παράλειψη' instead of 'Είναι μια παράλειψη' in formal reports to sound like a native executive.
Don't over-apologize
In Greek business culture, stating 'είναι μια παράλειψη' is often enough. You don't need to say 'sorry' ten times.
Signification
Something left out.
Sound more professional
Use 'Αποτελεί παράλειψη' instead of 'Είναι μια παράλειψη' in formal reports to sound like a native executive.
Don't over-apologize
In Greek business culture, stating 'είναι μια παράλειψη' is often enough. You don't need to say 'sorry' ten times.
The 'Face-Saver'
Use this phrase to point out a colleague's mistake gently. It sounds less accusatory than saying 'You made a mistake'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the article and the noun.
Συγγνώμη, ______ ______ (an omission) από μέρους μου.
The noun is feminine, so it requires 'μια'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business email?
You forgot to attach a report.
This option uses the correct formal register and vocabulary.
Match the Greek phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common collocations used with 'παράλειψη'.
Complete the dialogue.
Πέτρος: Γιατί λείπει το όνομά μου από τη λίστα; Μαρία: Ω, συγγνώμη! ______ ______ ______.
While 'λάθος' is okay, 'παράλειψη' is the most precise word for a missing name on a list.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΣυγγνώμη, ______ ______ (an omission) από μέρους μου.
The noun is feminine, so it requires 'μια'.
You forgot to attach a report.
This option uses the correct formal register and vocabulary.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations used with 'παράλειψη'.
Πέτρος: Γιατί λείπει το όνομά μου από τη λίστα; Μαρία: Ω, συγγνώμη! ______ ______ ______.
While 'λάθος' is okay, 'παράλειψη' is the most precise word for a missing name on a list.
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Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it generally refers to a mistake or oversight, though it can be 'small' or 'accidental'.
Technically yes, but 'ξέχασα τα κλειδιά μου' is much more natural for daily life.
The plural is 'παραλείψεις' (paralipseis).
Absolutely. It is a core term for 'omission' in legal statutes.
You say 'λόγω παράλειψης' or 'εκ παραδρομής'.
Expressions liées
εκ παραδρομής
similarby oversight
αβλεψία
synonymoversight due to inattention
αμέλεια
similarnegligence
έλλειψη
contrastlack/shortage
σφάλμα
similarerror
