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ώπα

oops /ˈopa/

interjectionB2#2578 most common

Also: whoa, hey

Example sentences

Ώπα! Έριξα το ποτήρι.
Oops! I dropped the glass.
Ώπα, δεν ήθελα να σε πατήσω.
Oops, I didn't mean to step on you.
Ώπα, ξέχασα να κλείσω την πόρτα.
Oops, I forgot to close the door.
Ώπα! Αυτό δεν ήταν το σωστό κουμπί.
Oops! That wasn't the right button.
Ώπα, έκανα λάθος στην απάντηση.
Oops, I made a mistake in the answer.
Ώπα, δεν ήξερα ότι ήταν τόσο ακριβό.
Oops, I didn't know it was so expensive.

Word family

ώπαoops
ώπα-ώπαoops-oops
ώπαto exclaim 'oops'

Etymology

The Modern Greek word 'ώπα' is an interjection used to express surprise or a mild apology, akin to 'oops' in English. Its usage in everyday language reflects a spontaneous reaction to unexpected situations.

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