σ' αγαπώ
s' agapo
The English phrase "i love you" is translated into Greek as σ' αγαπώ (s' agapo).
σ' αγαπώ is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling. While the verb αγαπώ can also be used to express deep affection for friends or family, it is a much more intense expression than the English "I like".
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of σ' (a shortened form of σε, meaning "you") and αγαπώ (meaning "I love").
How does it change in a sentence?
The full, uncontracted form of the phrase is σε αγαπώ.
How do you pronounce it?
s' agapo
Did you know?
- The root of αγαπώ is the same as the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of selfless, unconditional love.
- In Greek culture, expressing σ' αγαπώ to a parent or child is common, but the phrase σε λατρεύω is used to express an even more intense, almost idolizing love.
- While σ' αγαπώ is for deep love, Greeks often use μου αρέσεις to say 'I like you' in a romantic or flirtatious way when a relationship is just beginning.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ πολύ!I love you very much!This sentence is useful for adding emphasis with "very much" to the phrase σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5348703 by Zeus, translation #9210303 by Nylez
- Γαλλία, σ' αγαπώ!France, I love you!This sentence shows how to use σ' αγαπώ when addressing a place like France.Tatoeba #5376756 by Zeus, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Σ' αγαπώ παθιασμένα.I love you passionately.This sentence demonstrates using σ' αγαπώ to express being passionate.Tatoeba #3003722 by mululatv, translation #9489132 by Nylez
- Σε αγαπώ πολύI love you very much
- Αγαπώ το χαμόγελό σουI love your smile
- Αγαπώ την παρουσία σουI love your presence
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- Κώστας KostasΚαλή τύχη σήμερα, σ' αγαπώ.Kali tychi simera, s' agapo.Good luck today, I love you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, Κώστα.Ki ego s' agapo, Kosta.I love you too, Kostas.
- Κώστας KostasΘα σε περιμένω το βράδυ.Tha se perimeno to vrady.I will wait for you tonight.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα τα λέμε τότε!Tha ta leme tote!See you then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
