λυπημένος
Wordform Details
Translation: sadsorrowfulgrieved
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: λυπημένος
Translation: sad; sorry; upset; grieved; distressed (adjective)
Etymology: Derived from the ancient Greek verb 'λυπέω' meaning 'to cause pain or grief'. The root connects to the noun 'λύπη' (sorrow, grief). This word family has cognates in English through Latin borrowings like 'lupus' (wolf - originally associated with grief and pain). The participial form '-μένος' indicates a state of being affected by the action, making λυπημένος literally 'one who has been grieved' or 'one who is in a state of sorrow'.
Example Usage
Γιατί είσαι τόσο λυπημένος σήμερα;
Why are you so sad today?
Έχει ένα λυπημένο βλέμμα.
He has a sad look.
Η ταινία είχε ένα λυπημένο τέλος.
The movie had a sad ending.
Έχει ένα λυπημένο βλέμμα στα μάτια της.
She has a sad look in her eyes.
Ο σκύλος φαίνεται λυπημένος όταν φεύγεις.
The dog looks sad when you leave.
Τραγουδούσε με λυπημένη φωνή.
He was singing with a sorrowful voice.
Είμαι λυπημένος που δεν μπόρεσα να έρθω.
I'm sorry that I couldn't come.
Η Μαρία φαίνεται λυπημένη σήμερα.
Maria looks sad today.
Μην είσαι λυπημένος, όλα θα πάνε καλά.
Don't be sad, everything will be fine.
Mnemonics
- Think 'loop-ee-MEN-os' - like being stuck in a sad loop
- Remember 'lupe' sounds like 'loop' - when you're sad, negative thoughts loop in your mind
Synonyms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used to express emotional states in everyday conversation. Greeks tend to be expressive about emotions, so this word appears frequently in both casual and more serious contexts. Often used when apologizing or expressing sympathy.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: λυπημένος is an adjective describing a state of being sad, while λυπάμαι is a verb meaning 'I am sorry' or 'I feel sorry'
This word:
Ο Γιάννης είναι λυπημένος.
John is sad.
Confused word:
Λυπάμαι για την απώλειά σου.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Notes: Both come from the same root but serve different grammatical functions
Mnemonic: λυπημένος ends in -μένος like other adjectives (χαρούμενος), while λυπάμαι ends in -μαι like verbs