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rue in Greek

rue in Greek is απήγανος, μετανιώνω — rue means to bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.

rue in Greek

απήγανος
noun
Pronounced: apiganos
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.
μετανιώνω
verb
Pronounced: metaniono
(transitive) To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.

What does "rue" mean?

  1. verb To bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.
    "She would rue the day she signed that contract."
  2. noun An old-fashioned bitter-tasting herb once used in traditional medicine.
    "The garden had a small patch of rue growing near the wall."
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rue in a sentence

  • She would rue the day she signed that contract.
  • He rued ignoring his doctor's advice.
  • The garden had a small patch of rue growing near the wall.

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What is "rue" in Greek?

"rue" in Greek is απήγανος, μετανιώνω. rue means: To bitterly regret something, especially a decision or action.

How do you pronounce απήγανος?

"rue" in Greek is απήγανος, pronounced "apiganos".

How do you use "rue" in a sentence?

Example: "She would rue the day she signed that contract." In Greek, "rue" is απήγανος, μετανιώνω.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "rue": απήγανος, μετανιώνω.

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