δαγκώνω τη γλώσσα μου

Greek

Etymology

Calque of French se mordre la langue.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ðaŋˈɡono ti ˈɣlosa mu/
• Hyphenation: δα‧γκώ‧νω τη γλώσ‧σα μου

Verb

δαγκώνω τη γλώσσα μου • (dagkóno ti glóssa mou)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see δαγκώνω (dagkóno),‎ τη (ti),‎ γλώσσα (glóssa),‎ μου (mou).

   Δάγκωσα τη γλώσσα μου κατά λάθος.

   Dágkosa ti glóssa mou katá láthos.

   I bit my tongue accidentally.

2. (idiomatic) 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)

   Προσβλήθηκα απ’ ο,τί είπε, αλλά δάγκωσα τη γλώσσα μου για να μην γίνει καβγάς.

   Prosvlíthika ap’ o,tí eípe, allá dágkosa ti glóssa mou gia na min gínei kavgás.

   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!

   Dágkose ti glóssa sou! Aftí pánta sou férthike sostá!

   Bite your tongue! She has always treated you properly!