συμφωνώ
symfonó/siɱ.foˈno/
The English phrase "I agree" is translated into Greek as συμφωνώ (symfonó).
συμφωνώ is the most direct and commonly used way to say "I agree" in Greek. It is used to show that you share the same opinion as someone else. For emphasizing complete agreement, you can use συμφωνώ απόλυτα. If you only agree with a concept rather than every detail, you can say συμφωνώ με τη γενική ιδέα (I agree with the general idea). To express full, enthusiastic agreement, you might use Ακριβώς! (exactly!).
Which one should you use?
It is important not to confuse συμφωνώ with Έχω δίκιο. While συμφωνώ means you are sharing an opinion with someone else, Έχω δίκιο means "I am right," which is used when stating that you are correct or stating a fact.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form συμφωνώ is the first person singular present indicative of the verb. If you want to express a future state of complete agreement, you can use the future form Θα συμφωνήσω απόλυτα (I will totally agree). To express that a group shares an opinion, you can use Όλοι συμφωνούμε πως… (We all agree that…).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /siɱ.foˈno/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word συμφωνώ is a direct ancestor of the English word 'symphony'. Both words combine the Greek roots for 'with' and 'sound', originally meaning to sound together in harmony.
- While συμφωνώ is the standard term, Greeks often use the word βέβαια ('certainly') as a conversational shortcut to show agreement without using a verb at all.
- Because συμφωνώ stems from the idea of harmony, it is used in both a musical context and a legal context to describe a consensus or a contract.
Examples in context
- Συμφωνώ μαζί σας 100%.I agree with you 100%.This example shows how to express 100% agreement using συμφωνώ.Tatoeba #5512595 by Zeus, translation #5468699 by CK
- Συμφωνώ εκατό τοις εκατό.I agree one hundred percent.This example shows another way to say you agree one hundred percent using συμφωνώ.Tatoeba #5523179 by Zeus, translation #4495531 by CK
- Συμφωνώ με το σχεδιό του.I agree with his plan.This example shows how to agree with a specific plan using συμφωνώ.Tatoeba #7579786 by amoeba, translation #285942 by CK
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing which restaurant to go to.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠρέπει να πάμε σε εκείνο το μαγαζάκι.Prepei na pame se ekino to magazaki.We should go to that little shop.
- Κώστας KostasΣυμφωνώ, έχει πολύ καλό φαγητό.Symfono, echei poly kalo fagito.I agree, it has very good food.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕπίσης είναι πολύ οικονομικό.Episis einai poly oikonomiko.Also it is very affordable.
- Κώστας KostasΈτσι είναι, Κυριακή.Etsi einai, Kyriaki.That is true, Kyriaki.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry συμφωνώ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries συμφωνώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
