σ' αγαπώ
s' agapo
The English phrase "I love you" is translated into Greek as σ' αγαπώ (s' agapo).
σ' αγαπώ is used to express an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a contraction of σ' (you) and αγαπώ (I love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The full, uncontracted form of the phrase is σε αγαπώ, but σ' αγαπώ is the standard spoken form. In informal settings, you can use Σ' αγαπώ πολύ to convey deep affection more intensely.
How do you pronounce it?
s' agapo
Did you know?
- When expressing love to a family member, Greeks may use the phrase σ' αγαπώ, but they frequently use terms of endearment like μωρό μου meaning 'my baby' regardless of the person's age.
- The verb αγαπώ shares an etymological root with the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of Christian, selfless love.
- If you want to express a more casual or friendly 'I love you' in Greek, you might use the verb μου αρέσει (it pleases me) or μου αρέσεις (you please me) to avoid the weight of 'agapo'.
Examples in context
- Σ' αγαπώ πολύ!I love you very much!This sentence shows how to express loving someone very much using σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #5348703 by Zeus, translation #9210303 by Nylez
- Γαλλία, σ' αγαπώ!France, I love you!This sentence demonstrates using σ' αγαπώ to address a country.Tatoeba #5376756 by Zeus, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Σ' αγαπώ παθιασμένα.I love you passionately.This sentence shows how to express loving someone passionately using σ' αγαπώ.Tatoeba #3003722 by mululatv, translation #9489132 by Nylez
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Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΣ' αγαπώ, Νίκο. Καλή τύχη σήμερα!S' agapó, Níko. Kalí tíchi símera!I love you, Nikos. Good luck today!
- Νίκος NikosΚι εγώ σ' αγαπώ, Αναστασία.Ki egó s' agapó, Anastasía.I love you too, Anastasia.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΘα σε περιμένω το βράδυ.Tha se periméno to vrády.I will wait for you tonight.
- Νίκος NikosΤα λέμε τότε, γλυκέ μου!Ta léme tóte, glyké mou!See you then, my sweet!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγαπώ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
