Meaning of δαγκώνω τη γλώσσα μου | Babel Free
/ðaŋˈɡono ti ˈɣlosa mu/Ορισμοί
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see δαγκώνω (dagkóno), τη (ti), γλώσσα (glóssa), μου (mou).
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to bite one's tongue, bite one's lip (to forcibly prevent oneself from speaking in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute) idiomatic
Ισοδύναμα
English
bite one's tongue
Παραδείγματα
“Δάγκωσα τη γλώσσα μου κατά λάθος.”
I bit my tongue accidentally.
“Προσβλήθηκα απ’ ο,τί είπε, αλλά δάγκωσα τη γλώσσα μου για να μην γίνει καβγάς.”
I was insulted by what he said but I bit my tongue so there wouldn't be a fight.
“Δάγκωσε τη γλώσσα σου! Αυτή πάντα σου φέρθηκε σωστά!”
Bite your tongue! She has always treated you properly!
Επίπεδο CEFR
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.