αγαπημένος
agapiménos/aɣapiˈmenos/
Beloved in Greek is αγαπημένος (agapiménos), the masculine form of the adjective.
Meaning: much loved (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
αγαπημένος comes from the noun αγάπη, love, plus the participle ending -μένος, so it literally means one who has been loved.
Which one should you use?
αγαπητός is more common for dear in letters and formal greetings, as in Αγαπητέ μου.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending changes with the noun. Use αγαπημένη for feminine, αγαπημένο for neuter, αγαπημένοι for masculine or mixed plural and αγαπημένες for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
αγαπημένος is pronounced /aɣapiˈmenos/, romanized agapiménos, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of αγαπημένος is αγάπη, a specific type of love that in Ancient Greek described a selfless and unconditional affection, distinct from 'eros' or passionate desire.
- The phrase αγαπημένη πατρίδα (beloved homeland) is a common patriotic trope in Greek poetry and song, reflecting a deep cultural tie to the land.
- The word αγαπημένος is inherited from the Byzantine Greek form ἀγαπημένος.
Examples in context
- Αχ πατρίδα μου αγαπημένη! Δε θα σε ξαναδώ.Aw, my beloved motherland! I shall never see you again.αγαπημένη is feminine here because it describes πατρίδα, the homeland.
- Αγαπητέ Γιάννη! Σου γράφω γιατί είμαστε αγαπημένοι φίλοι.Dear John! I am writing to you, because we are beloved friends.αγαπημένοι is the masculine plural form describing φίλοι, friends.
- Πώς είσαι σήμερα, αγάπη μου;How are you today, my love?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beloved” translations and entries αγαπημένος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπημένος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
