Σ' αγαπώ
s' agapo
Σ' αγαπώ (s' agapo) is the Greek way to say I love you.
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of Σε αγαπώ, where Σε (you) is shortened to Σ' before the vowel in αγαπώ.
Which one should you use?
While Σ' αγαπώ is the standard expression for romantic love, the verb αγαπάω can also be used to express deep affection for friends or family.
How does it change in a sentence?
The uncontracted form Σε αγαπώ is used when a pause or emphasis is placed on the word 'you', or in more formal writing.
How do you pronounce it?
s' agapo
When do people say it?
The standard way to respond to Σ' αγαπώ is Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, which means 'And I love you too'.
Did you know?
- Greek has multiple words for 'love', and the root of Σ' αγαπώ refers to agape, a selfless, unconditional love. This differs from eros, which describes passionate or romantic desire.
- While Σ' αγαπώ is the standard phrase, Greeks may use the word λατρεύω to say 'I adore you', which implies a more intense or obsessive feeling than standard love.
- The verb αγαπώ shares its roots with the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of selfless, unconditional love.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ πολύ!I love you very much!This example shows how to say I love you very much using the form Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5348703 by Zeus, translation #9210303 by Nylez
- Γαλλία, σ' αγαπώ!France, I love you!This example shows how to direct the phrase toward a place using the form Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5376756 by Zeus, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Σ' αγαπώ παθιασμένα.I love you passionately.This example shows how to say I love you passionately using the form Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #3003722 by mululatv, translation #9489132 by Nylez
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before one of them leaves for work.
- Ελένη EleniΚαλό σε λένε, Δημήτρη!Kaló se léne, Dimítri!Have a good day, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕυχαριστώ, Ελένη. Σ' αγαπώ.Efcharistó, Eléni. S' agapó.Thank you, Eleni. I love you.
- Ελένη EleniΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ!Ki egó s' agapó!I love you too!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα τα πούμε το βράδυ.Tha ta poúme to vrády.I'll see you tonight.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
