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How do you say "i made a mistake" in Greek?
Έκανα ένα λάθος
Έkana ena lathos
In Greek, "i made a mistake" is Έκανα ένα λάθος (Έkana ena lathos).
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Pronunciation
The transliteration "Έkana ena lathos" is spoken with the sixth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Grammar notes
Έκανα ένα λάθος is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
i made a mistake
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How to remember Έκανα ένα λάθος
The middle of 'Έkana ena lathos' hides a familiar-sounding chunk, 'έka' — tie it to an image of 'i made a mistake' and the pair will resurface together.
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Questions about Έκανα ένα λάθος
How do you pronounce Έκανα ένα λάθος?
The transliteration "Έkana ena lathos" is spoken with the sixth syllable landing hardest, giving it a natural rhythm.
Is Έκανα ένα λάθος formal or casual?
Έκανα ένα λάθος is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Έκανα ένα λάθος used in Greek?
Έκανα ένα λάθος is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i made a mistake).
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