αγαπώ την οικογένειά μου
agapó tin oikogéneiá mou
The English phrase "I love my family" is translated into Greek as αγαπώ την οικογένειά μου (agapó tin oikogéneiá mou).
This phrase is a statement used to express deep affection and care for the members of one's own family.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, αγαπώ την οικογένειά μου translates to "I love the family my".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase την οικογένειά μου, the possessive pronoun μου (my) follows the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
agapó tin oikogéneiá mou
Did you know?
- The word οικογένεια is a linguistic relative of the English word 'economy', as both share the root οίκος for 'home' and 'management'.
- In Greek culture, οικογένεια often extends beyond the nuclear family to include godparents, who are considered spiritual parents and lifelong family members.
- The word αγαπώ is the root of the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of Christian love.
Examples in context
- Ξέρεις ότι αγαπώ την οικογένειά μου.Xéreis óti agapó tin oikogeniá mou.You know that I love my family.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their priorities in life during a walk.
- Ελένη EleniΑγάπω την οικογένειά μου περισσότερο από όλα.Agapó tin oikogeniá mou perissótero apó óla.I love my family more than anything.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι σωστό, η οικογένεια είναι σημαντική.Eínai sósto, i oikogéneia eínai simantikí.That is right, family is important.
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, Δημήτρη, είναι η δύναμή μου.Ne, Dimítri, eínai i dýnamí mou.Yes, Dimitris, they are my strength.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚι εγώ αγαπώ την οικογένειά μου πολύ.Ki egó agapó tin oikogeniá mou polý.And I love my family very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, μου, την, CC BY-SA 4.0.
