The phrase Σας ζητώ συγγνώμη (Sas zitó signómi) means “I apologize” and it's often accompanied by a noun or a noun expression representing the reason why you're sorry. Greek: Με συγχωρείτε που δεν μπόρεσα να έρθω νωρίτερα.
Before it ever began. The first meaning of 'apology' was “something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others to be wrong." These dogs aren't really sorry. Apology comes to English from the Greek roots of apo- (“away from, off”) and logia (from logos, meaning “speech”).
Use “Geia Sas” when attracting someone's attention or when entering or leaving a room.
Translation: Please/ Thank you/ you're welcome. The word 'parakalo' is used in many ways in Greek - it is even used to answer a phone call or a knock at the door.
yassas = hello or goodbye – γειά σας. A greeting to more people or a more formal and polite way to greet an unknown person.
Origin. Word/name. Greek, Norman, Hebrew. Meaning. beautiful, fairy Maiden, Goddess.
Physical Contact: Greeks are generally very tactile people, comfortable with open affection. Hugging and kissing is common in public spaces.
πο-πό • (po-pó) (colloquial) frequently with repetition of the syllable πο (po, “po”) in a variety of intonations. (surprise, admiration): wow!
ενοχή {f} guilt (also: blame)
απορρίπτω {vb} reject (also: disapprove, repudiate, dismiss, chuck, disallow)
Apologetics is quite literally defense of the faith; the Greek word apologia means “defense” as a lawyer gives at a trial.
Malakas (Greek: μαλάκας [maˈlakas]) is a commonly used profane Greek slang word, with a variety of different meanings, but literally meaning "man who masturbates".
It can't be overstated; The Greek people are a warm, welcoming and friendly lot. Always offer a greeting when you encounter another such as in a store, being seated in a cafe or when you are browsing the local markets. Be sure to use good manners and say “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me” and so on.
Oops!: Ωπα (OH-pa)
If there's one Greek word you may have heard before, it's likely "opa." Originally meaning "oops" or "whoops," it's now also used frequently as an exclamation of enthusiasm or joy in celebrations or to show appreciation for music, dancing, food, and drinks.
pyo- a combining form meaning “pus,” used in the formation of compound words: pyogenesis.
Below you can find various sentences with the Greek verb Πάω” (“Pao”) or “I go”, in combination with daily vocabulary.
I love you in Greek is ''σ' αγαπώ”. However, there are also other ways to say that you love someone. You can say ''αγάπη μου” (my love) and ''είσαι η αγάπη μου” (you are my love).
A handshake is the most common greeting in Greece. It is exchanged between men, women and children. Close friends may greet each other with a warm embrace or a kiss on the cheek. Others might slap or pat one another's arm or back a few times.
The Greek philosopher Plato thought that philia was an even greater love than eros and that the strongest loving relationships were ones where philia led to eros: a “friends become lovers” situation. Our concept of platonic love—love that isn't based on physical attraction—comes from this Platonic philosophy.
Opa (Greek: ώπα) is a common Mediterranean, Eastern European, Middle Eastern, North African, South American, and Jewish emotional expression. It is frequently used during celebrations such as weddings or traditional dancing. In Greek culture, the expression sometimes accompanies the act of plate smashing.
Combination of Ella, meaning fairy, and Bella meaning beautiful.