αγάπη της ζωής μου
agapi tis zois mou
The Greek phrase for "love of my life" is αγάπη της ζωής μου (agapi tis zois mou).
This phrase is a term of endearment used to describe the person someone loves more than anyone else in their life.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of αγάπη (love), της ζωής (of the life) and μου (of me/my).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word της is the feminine singular genitive article, which is required because ζωή (life) is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
agapi tis zois mou
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, αγάπη refers to a specific type of selfless, unconditional love, which differs from other words for love like erōs which implies passion.
- In Greek, the word αγάπη can be used as a standalone nickname, effectively calling someone 'Love' instead of using their actual name.
- The word αγάπη is the root of the English theological term 'agape', which refers to a selfless and unconditional love.
Examples in context
- Ήταν η αγάπη της ζωής μου.She was the love of my life.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone was the αγάπη της ζωής μου.Tatoeba #11182495 by carlosalberto, translation #10218211 by megamanenm
- Σ' αγαπώ, έρωτα της ζωής μουI love you, love of my life
- Πάντα θα είσαι η αγάπη της ζωής μου.Panta tha eisai i agapi tis zoes mou.You will always be the love of my life.
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are having a romantic dinner.
- Νίκος NikosΑναστασία, είσαι η αγάπη της ζωής μου.Anastasia, eisai i agapi tis zoes mou.Anastasia, you are the love of my life.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚι εσύ, Νίκο, είσαι ο δικός μου.Ki esy, Niko, eisai o dikos mou.And you, Nikos, are mine.
- Νίκος NikosΣε αγαπώ πάρα πολύ.Se agapo para poli.I love you very much.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚι εγώ σε αγαπώ.Ki ego se agapo.And I love you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγάπη, μου, της, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
