σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά
s' agapó, babá
The Greek phrase for "I love you, dad" is σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά (s' agapó, babá).
This expression is used to convey affection directly to one's father.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά is an informal and affectionate way to address a father. Using πατέρα μου (my father) instead would be a more formal approach.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, the expression Σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπάκο might be used.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά, the word μπαμπά is in the vocative case, which is used when addressing someone directly.
How do you pronounce it?
s' agapó, babá
Did you know?
- Greek distinguishes between different types of love, and αγαπώ is used for the deep, selfless love felt for a parent, unlike the word ερωτεύομαι used for romantic passion.
- The word μπαμπά itself is a loanword that entered the Greek language, rather than being a purely Ancient Greek derivation.
- The word μπαμπά is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the first syllables infants typically make, similar to 'papa' in many other world languages.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά, είσαι ο καλύτερος.S' agapo, baba, eisai o kalyteros.I love you, dad, you are the best.
- Σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά, ευχαριστώ για όλα.S' agapo, baba, efcharisto gia ola.I love you, dad, thank you for everything.
- Θέλω να σου πω: σ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά.Thelo na sou po: s' agapo, baba.I want to tell you: I love you, dad.
Example conversation
Anastasia is hugging her father before leaving for college.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣ' αγαπώ, μπαμπά!S' agapo, baba!I love you, dad!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, κόρη μου.Ki ego s' agapo, kori mou.I love you too, my daughter.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σε ενημερώσω για όλα.Tha se enimeroso gia ola.I will keep you updated on everything.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠρόσεχε τον εαυτό σου.Proseche ton eafto sou.Take care of yourself.
