Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα
Tha se agapo gia panta
The English phrase 'I love you forever' is translated into Greek as Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα (Tha se agapo gia panta).
This is a romantic expression used to tell someone that you will love them for the rest of time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I will love you for always'. It consists of Θα, a particle used to indicate the future tense, σε, which is the accusative singular form of 'you' acting as the direct object and the fixed adverbial phrase για πάντα meaning 'for always' or 'forever'.
Which one should you use?
While the phrase Σε αγαπώ means 'I love you' in the present tense, the form Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα uses the future tense to express the continuous intent of loving someone forever.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα, the word Θα (tha) serves as a particle to indicate the future tense, while σε (se) is the accusative singular form of 'you' that functions as the direct object of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
Tha se agapo gia panta
Did you know?
- The verb αγαπώ comes from the ancient concept of 'agape', which in Greek philosophy refers to a selfless, unconditional, and spiritual love.
- The particle θα used to express the future actually evolved from a phrase meaning 'I wish that I may'.
- The word πάντα is related to the Greek word παν, which means 'all' or 'everything'.
Examples in context
- Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα, αγάπη μου.Tha se agapo gia panda, agapi mou.I will love you forever, my love.
- Θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα και μόνο σε.Tha se agapo gia panda kai mono se.I will love you forever and only you.
Example conversation
Nikos and Eleni are having a romantic moment at sunset.
- Νίκος NikosΕλένη, θα σε αγαπώ για πάντα.Eleni, tha se agapo gia panda.Eleni, I will love you forever.
- Ελένη EleniΚι εγώ σε αγαπώ, Νίκο.Ki ego se agapo, Niko.And I love you, Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΕίσαι η ζωή μου.Eisai i zoi mou.You are my life.
- Ελένη EleniΘα μείνουμε μαζί για πάντα.Tha meinoume mazi gia panda.We will be together forever.
