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regret in Greek

regret in Greek is λύπη, μετανιώνω, λυπούμαι — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

regret in Greek

λύπη
noun
Pronounced: lypi
μετανιώνω
verb
Pronounced: metaniono
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
λυπούμαι
verb
Pronounced: lypoumai
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

What does "regret" mean?

  1. verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
    "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
  2. noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
    "She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
  3. noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
    "Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."
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regret in a sentence

  • He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
  • I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
  • She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
  • Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.

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What is "regret" in Greek?

"regret" in Greek is λύπη, μετανιώνω, λυπούμαι. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.

How do you pronounce λύπη?

"regret" in Greek is λύπη, pronounced "lypi".

How do you use "regret" in a sentence?

Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In Greek, "regret" is λύπη, μετανιώνω, λυπούμαι.

Are there other ways to say "regret" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "regret": λύπη, μετανιώνω, λυπούμαι.

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