Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ
Ki ego s' agapo
The English phrase 'I love you too' is expressed in Greek as Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ (Ki ego s' agapo).
This phrase is a response used to tell someone that you feel the same love for them that they expressed to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'And I you love'.
Which one should you use?
The form Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ uses the singular 'you' (σ') and is meant for one person in an informal or intimate context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Κι (Ki) is a shortened form of Και (Kai), meaning 'and' and is used here to mean 'also' or 'too'.
How do you pronounce it?
Ki ego s' agapo
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, expressing love through the word αγαπώ is often reserved for very deep relationships. For a crush or a new partner, Greeks might use the phrase μου αρέσεις, which means 'I like you'.
- The word αγαπώ comes from agape, a specific type of unconditional, selfless love. In Greek, this is distinct from eros, which refers to romantic or passionate desire.
- In Greek, the word for 'I' (εγώ) is often omitted in everyday speech because the verb conjugation already indicates the subject, making the inclusion of εγώ in this phrase a very emphatic choice.
Examples in context
- Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, πολύ.Ki ego s' agapo, poli.I love you too, very much.
- Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, αγάπη μου.Ki ego s' agapo, agapi mou.I love you too, my love.
- Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, πάντα.Ki ego s' agapo, panda.I love you too, always.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣ' αγαπώ, Γιώργο μου.S' agapó, Giórgo mou.I love you, my George.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, Κυριακή.Ki egó s' agapó, Kyriakí.I love you too, Kyriaki.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘα σε περιμένω το βράδυ.Tha se periméno to vrády.I will wait for you tonight.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΘα τα λέμε τότε!Tha ta léme tóte!We'll talk then!
