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How do you say "im running late" in Greek?
Έχω αργήσει
Έcho argisei
In Greek, "im running late" is Έχω αργήσει (Έcho argisei).
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Pronunciation
Speak it as "Έcho argisei", keeping the fourth syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.
Grammar notes
Έχω αργήσει is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im running late
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How to remember Έχω αργήσει
The Greek for 'im running late' starts with 'έcho' — picture that sound stretched out like a cartoon shout of 'im running late' and it should stick.
Related words
- what day is it today τι μέρα είναι σήμερα
- see you tomorrow Τα λέμε αύριο
- see you next week Τα λέμε την επόμενη εβδομάδα
- im on time είμαι στην ώρα μου
- lets meet at noon Ας συναντηθούμε το μεσημέρι
- can we reschedule μπορούμε να επαναπρογραμματίσουμε
- i have a meeting Έχω μια συνάντηση
- i am busy right now Είμαι απασχολημένος αυτή τη στιγμή
- do you have a minute Έχετε ένα λεπτό
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Questions about Έχω αργήσει
How do you pronounce Έχω αργήσει?
Speak it as "Έcho argisei", keeping the fourth syllable slightly longer and louder than the others around it.
Is Έχω αργήσει formal or casual?
Έχω αργήσει is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Έχω αργήσει used in Greek?
Έχω αργήσει is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im running late).
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