σύμφωνα με X

prepositional phrase B2 formal

Created: Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:48

Updated: Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:48

Translations
  • according to
  • in accordance with
  • in line with
  • following
Literal Translation

together-sound with X

Forms
σύμφωνα με τις οδηγίεςσύμφωνα με τις επιθυμίεςσύμφωνα με τη φαντασίασύμφωνα με τις ανάγκες
Usage Notes

Always followed by accusative case. The noun/phrase after 'με' must be in accusative. Very formal register, rarely used in casual conversation.

Etymology

From σύμφωνος (harmonious, agreeing) + με (with). The word σύμφωνος comes from σύν (together) + φωνή (voice/sound), literally meaning 'sounding together'

Cultural Context

Very common in formal Greek writing, academic texts, legal documents, and official communications. Essential for expressing compliance or conformity with rules, guidelines, or standards.

Commonality

90%

Guessability

30%

Component Words

σύμφωνος (Used in adverbial form σύμφωνα in this phrase)

harmonious, agreeing

με (Preposition requiring accusative case)

with

Mnemonics

  • Think 'symphony' (same root) - when things are in harmony/agreement
  • Remember 'sym-phonic' = sounding together = agreeing with

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