Σ' αγαπώ ως το φεγγάρι και πίσω
S' agapó os to fengári kai píso
The English phrase "I love you to the moon and back" is translated into Greek as Σ' αγαπώ ως το φεγγάρι και πίσω (S' agapó os to fengári kai píso).
An expression used to tell someone that you love them very much. An informal alternative is Σ' αγαπώ όσο τον ουρανό και τη γη, which means "I love you as much as the sky and the earth."
How do you pronounce it?
S' agapó os to fengári kai píso
Did you know?
- Greek has several distinct words for love, but the word αγαπώ in this phrase represents a selfless, unconditional love often associated with family or a deep spiritual bond.
- In Greek culture, expressions of love like Σ' αγαπώ are often accompanied by a kiss on both cheeks, alternating from right to left.
- The word φεγγάρι used for 'moon' is actually a diminutive form of the Ancient Greek word φέγγος, which originally meant 'moonlight'.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚαλό giấcνο, Αναστασία.Kalo gisno, Anastasia.Goodnight, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚαλό giấcνο, Δημήτρη. Σ' αγαπώ!Kalo gisno, Dimitri. S' agapo!Goodnight, Dimitris. I love you!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ ως το φεγγάρι και πίσω.Ki ego s' agapo os to fengari kai piso.And I love you to the moon and back.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίσαι ο καλύτερος άντρας του κόσμου.Eisai o kaliteros antras tou kosmou.You are the best man in the world.
