Σ' αγαπώ
S' agapo
In Greek, "I love you" is expressed as Σ' αγαπώ (S' agapo).
This phrase is used to affirm romantic feelings. While it is the standard way to express romantic love, it is also used for deep affection for family and close friends.
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 verb.
Which one should you use?
While Σ' αγαπώ is a common contracted form, the uncontracted form Σε αγαπώ is used when there is a pause or emphasis between the pronoun and the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
S' agapo
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greece, the concept of love was split into different words, such as ἔρος for passionate desire and φιλία for friendship, while αγαπώ represented a broader, deeper affection.
- Depending on the region or dialect, some Greeks might use more colloquial terms of endearment before Σ' αγαπώ that would translate literally to 'my heart' or 'my soul'.
- The root of αγαπώ is the same word used for 'agape' in English, which refers to a selfless, unconditional, and spiritual type of love.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ πολύ!I love you very much!This sentence is useful for adding emphasis with the word '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 or entity.Tatoeba #5376756 by Zeus, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Σ' αγαπώ παθιασμένα.I love you passionately.This sentence demonstrates the use of the word 'passionately' with the phrase Σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #3003722 by mululatv, translation #9489132 by Nylez
- Κυρία Σοφία, σας εκτιμώ πολύ και σας αγαπώ.Mrs. Sofia, I appreciate you a lot and I love you.
- Μαμά, σ' αγαπώ πολύ.Mom, I love you very much.
- Και εγώ σε αγαπώ, αγάπη μου.And I love you, my love.
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye for the day.
- Μαρία MariaΣ' αγαπώ, Δημήτρη.S' agapo, Dimitri.I love you, Dimitris.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, Μαρία.Ki ego s' agapo, Maria.I love you too, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΘα σε περιμένω το βράδυ.Tha se perimeno to vrady.I will wait for you tonight.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΘα έρθω γρήγορα.Tha ertho grygora.I will come quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
