εραστής
erastísmasculine
The Greek word for lover is εραστής (erastís). Wiktionary also lists αγαπητικιά (agapitikiá) and ερωμένη (eroméni).
Meaning: sexual partner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| εραστής | erastís | masculine | |
| αγαπητικιά | agapitikiá | ||
| ερωμένη | eroméni | feminine | |
| αγαπητικός | agapitikós | /a.ɣa.pi.tiˈkos/ | masculine |
These terms refer to a sexual partner.
Which one should you use?
The term εραστής is used specifically for a male lover, while ερωμένη is used specifically for a female lover.
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms provided include the masculine εραστής, the feminine ερωμένη, the masculine αγαπητικός and the αγαπητικιά.
How do you pronounce it?
erastís
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek, an εραστής was not just a lover, but often a mentor in a formal pedagogical relationship between an older man and a younger man.
- The root of αγαπητικός is the same as the word used for the 'Agape' feast in early Christian traditions.
- The word εραστής is the root of the English word 'erotic'.
Examples in context
- Αυτή είναι η αγαπημένη μουShe is my beloved.
- Ο εραστής της είναι πολύ νεαρός.O erastís tis eínai polý nearós.Her lover is very young.
- Δεν είναι ο μωναχός, είναι ο εραστής της.Den eínai o monachós, eínai o erastís tis.He is not a monk, he is her lover.
- Ο εραστής μου την προσέχει πολύ.O erastís mou tin proséchei polý.My lover takes good care of her.
Example conversation
Two friends are gossiping at a cafe about a woman's recent relationship.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΞέρεις ποιος είναι ο εραστής της;Xéreis poíos eínai o erastís tis;Do you know who her lover is?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, πες μου εσύ.Óchi, pes mou esý.No, tell me.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι ένας γνωστός της από την πόλη.Eínai énas gnostós tis apó tin póli.He is an acquaintance of hers from the city.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΑυτό είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρον!Aútó eínai polý endiaféron!That is very interesting!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lover” translations and entries εραστής, αγαπητικιά, ερωμένη, αγαπητικός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
