Significado
Apologizing.
Contexto cultural
Greeks often accompany 'Λυπάμαι πολύ' with a hand over the heart to emphasize sincerity. In Cyprus, you might hear the dialectal 'Λυπούμαι' more frequently in daily speech than in Athens. Second-generation Greeks in the US or Australia often use 'Λυπάμαι' specifically for funerals, losing some of its broader 'apology' nuances. In Greek business, saying 'Λυπάμαι πολύ' is seen as taking personal responsibility, which can build trust faster than a generic 'Sorry'.
The 'P' Sound
Make sure your 'p' is not aspirated (don't blow air). It should be crisp like in 'spin'.
Don't over-apologize
Greeks value sincerity. If you say 'Λυπάμαι πολύ' for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning.
Significado
Apologizing.
The 'P' Sound
Make sure your 'p' is not aspirated (don't blow air). It should be crisp like in 'spin'.
Don't over-apologize
Greeks value sincerity. If you say 'Λυπάμαι πολύ' for every tiny thing, it loses its meaning.
Add 'ειλικρινά'
If you really messed up, say 'Λυπάμαι ειλικρινά πολύ' to sound 100% genuine.
Eye Contact
Always make eye contact when saying this; looking away can make the apology seem fake.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am very sorry for the mistake'.
Λυπάμαι ______ για το λάθος.
We use the adverb 'πολύ' to modify the verb 'λυπάμαι'.
Which phrase is best for expressing sympathy when a friend's cat dies?
Ο γάτος μου πέθανε.
'Λυπάμαι πολύ' is for sympathy; 'Συγγνώμη' is for when you did something wrong.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
Α: Γιατί κλαις; Β: Γιατί ______ (I am sorry) για τον φίλο μου.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so we use the first person singular.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.
Forgetting a birthday is an emotional oversight that requires a heartfelt apology.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Συγγνώμη vs Λυπάμαι πολύ
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosΛυπάμαι ______ για το λάθος.
We use the adverb 'πολύ' to modify the verb 'λυπάμαι'.
Ο γάτος μου πέθανε.
'Λυπάμαι πολύ' is for sympathy; 'Συγγνώμη' is for when you did something wrong.
Α: Γιατί κλαις; Β: Γιατί ______ (I am sorry) για τον φίλο μου.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so we use the first person singular.
Situation: You forgot your mother's birthday.
Forgetting a birthday is an emotional oversight that requires a heartfelt apology.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's for any situation where you feel regret or sympathy, from spilling coffee to missing a meeting.
Yes, but 'πολύ' makes it sound more natural and sincere in most cases.
'Λυπούμαι' is the formal/older version often used in writing or news broadcasts.
You say 'Λυπάμαι για σένα', but be careful—this can sometimes sound patronizing.
Yes, it is very appropriate for professional apologies.
Yes, 'Λυπάμαι' literally means 'I am saddened'.
You can say 'Δεν πειράζει' (It doesn't matter) or 'Ευχαριστώ' (Thank you) if it was sympathy.
Yes, you use it to show empathy for someone else's bad luck.
No, in Modern Greek, 'υ' is always pronounced like 'i' in 'machine'.
It is stronger than 'sorry' but not as heavy as 'I am devastated'.
Frases relacionadas
Συγγνώμη
similarSorry / Excuse me
Μετανοώ
specialized formI repent
Κρίμα
similarWhat a pity
Συλλυπητήρια
specialized formCondolences
Δυστυχώς
builds onUnfortunately
