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How do you say "forgive" in Greek?
συγχωρώ
sugchoro
In Greek, "forgive" is συγχωρώ (sugchoro).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "sugchoro" is spoken with the third syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
συγχωρώ is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Έσπευσε να τον συγχωρήσει.
Έspeuse na ton sugchorisei.
She was quick to forgive him.
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How to remember συγχωρώ
The middle of 'sugchoro' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'su' — tie it to an image of 'forgive' and the pair will resurface together.
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Questions about συγχωρώ
How do you pronounce συγχωρώ?
The transliteration "sugchoro" is spoken with the third syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is συγχωρώ formal or casual?
συγχωρώ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is συγχωρώ used in Greek?
συγχωρώ is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Έσπευσε να τον συγχωρήσει. (She was quick to forgive him.).
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