How to say “sadness” in Greek

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λύπη LEE-pee

η · fem.sadness

💡 Memory tip: Picture a sad clown whose smile droops into a LOOP — λύπη = sadness.

“Η λύπη περνάει με τον καιρό.”

Sadness passes with time.

Singular
Nominative
η λύπη ee LEE-pee

the sadness

“Η λύπη περνάει με τον καιρό.”

The sadness passes with time.

Genitive
της λύπης tees LEE-pees

of the sadness

“Τα δάκρυα της λύπης είναι βαριά.”

Tears of sadness are heavy.

Accusative
τη λύπη tee LEE-pee

the sadness

“Κρύβω τη λύπη μου.”

I hide my sadness.

Vocative
λύπη LEE-pee

sadness!

“Λύπη, φύγε μακριά!”

Sadness, go away!

Plural
Nominative
οι λύπες ee LEE-pes

the sorrows

“Οι λύπες της ζωής μάς δυναμώνουν.”

The sorrows of life make us stronger.

Genitive
των λυπών ton lee-PON

of the sorrows

“Η σιωπή των λυπών είναι βαριά.”

The silence of sorrow is heavy.

Accusative
τις λύπες tees LEE-pes

the sorrows

“Ξεχνάμε τις λύπες με τη μουσική.”

We forget our sorrows with music.

Vocative
λύπες LEE-pes

sorrows!

“Λύπες μου, πηγαίνετε μακριά!”

My sorrows, go far away!