ακυρώνω
akyróno/a.ciˈɾo.no/
To cancel in Greek is ακυρώνω (akyróno).
The verb is used to mean invalidate or annul something.
Meaning: invalidate, annul (verb)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ακυρώνω is the first-person singular present indicative, meaning 'I cancel'. Other present indicative forms include ακυρώνεις for 'you cancel' (second-person singular) and ακυρώνει for 'he/she/it cancels' (third-person singular). To say 'it was cancelled', use the third-person singular aorist passive form ακυρώθηκε.
How do you pronounce it?
akyróno. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
When do people say it?
In Greece, it is considered courteous to provide a valid reason when canceling or rescheduling appointments or meetings.
Did you know?
- If a Greek person cancels a social engagement using ακυρώνω, it can sound unexpectedly harsh or clinical, as the word is heavily associated with official documents and contracts.
- The verb ακυρώνω is built from the word κύρος, which means 'authority' or 'validity'. Literally, to cancel something is to 'take away its authority'.
- While ακυρώνω is used for formal annulments, Greeks often use the phrase ξεχάσε το meaning 'forget it' to informally cancel a plan or a request.
Examples in context
- Πρέπει να ακυρώσω την κράτηση του ξενοδοχείου.I need to cancel my hotel reservation.
- Λυπούμαστε να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι η εκδήλωση ακυρώθηκε.We regret to inform you that the event has been canceled.
- Ας ακυρώσουμε τα σχέδιά μας για απόψε.Let's cancel our plans for tonight.
- Μην ξεχάσεις να ακυρώσεις τη συνδρομή πριν λήξει η δοκιμαστική περίοδος.Don't forget to cancel the subscription before the trial ends.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cancel” translations and entries ακυρώνω, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
