Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα
Agapo tin Ellada
To say "I love greece" in Greek, use Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα (Agapo tin Ellada).
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Greece.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I love the Greece" because the definite article την (the) is required before the name of the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα, the verb Αγαπώ is in the first-person singular present tense, meaning the "I" is built directly into the verb ending.
How do you pronounce it?
Agapo tin Ellada
Did you know?
- The word Ελλάδα is derived from Ἑλλᾰ́ς, which refers to the land of the 'Hellenes'. This is why the people of Greece are called 'Hellenes' rather than 'Greeks' in their own language.
- In Greek, αγάπη (love) is distinct from έρως (passion). The word Αγαπώ in this phrase represents a selfless and enduring love, making it appropriate for expressing devotion to a homeland.
- The word Αγαπώ is the root for the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of unconditional love in theological contexts.
Examples in context
- Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα και τα νησιά της.Agapó tin Elláda kai ta nisiá tis.I love Greece and its islands.
- Σας το λέω, αγαπώ την Ελλάδα!Sas to léo, agapó tin Elláda!I'm telling you, I love Greece!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite travel destinations.
- Νίκος NikosΠού θέλεις να πας διακοπές;Poú thélis na pas diakopés?Where do you want to go on vacation?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω να πάω στην Αθήνα. Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα!Thélo na páo stin Athína. Agapó tin Elláda!I want to go to Athens. I love Greece!
- Νίκος NikosΚι εγώ την αγαπώ πολύ.Ki egó tin agapó polý.I love it very much too.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤότε ας κλείσουμε τα εισιτήρια τώρα.Tóte as klísoume ta isitíria tóra.Then let's book the tickets now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ελλάδα, αγαπώ, την, CC BY-SA 4.0.
