αγάπη μου
agapi mou
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Greek as αγάπη μου (agapi mou).
αγάπη μου is a term of endearment used to address someone the speaker loves. While it can be used for romantic partners, it is also very commonly used by parents toward their children or between close family members.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase αγάπη μου, the word μου is a possessive pronoun that remains unchanged regardless of the gender of the person being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
agapi mou
Did you know?
- In Greece, calling someone αγάπη μου can sometimes be used sarcastically or condescendingly during an argument to mimic affection while expressing frustration.
- The Greek language distinguishes between different types of love, and αγάπη specifically refers to a selfless, unconditional love, as opposed to έрос which describes romantic or sexual passion.
- The word αγάπη used in this phrase is the root of the English word 'agape', which refers to the highest form of Christian, selfless love.
Examples in context
- Η αγάπη μου για σένα είναι δύσκολο να εξηγηθεί.My love for you is hard to explain.This sentence is useful for expressing the depth of one's feelings using αγάπη μου.Tatoeba #2726882 by Zeus, translation #2726848 by Reiha
- Καλά Χριστούγεννα αγάπη μου!Merry Christmas, my love!This sentence is useful for using αγάπη μου within a holiday greeting.Tatoeba #4938967 by Ricardo14, translation #1320234 by Eldad
- Τι ωραία που είναι η αγάπη μου!How nice my love is!This sentence is useful for describing the quality of one's αγάπη μου.Tatoeba #11595473 by carlosalberto, translation #11595455 by carlosalberto
- Νίκο, η αγάπη μου, θέλω να περάσουμε μαζί αυτή τη ζωή.Niko, my love, I want to spend this life with you.
- Μικρή μου αγάπη, θέλω να είσαι πάντα δίπλα μου.My little love, I want you to always be by my side.
- Αγάπη μου, αγαπημένε μου, η ζωή δίπλα σου είναι όνειρο για μένα.My love, my beloved, life next to you is a dream for me.
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Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are having breakfast together.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚαλημέρα, αγάπη μου!Kalimera, agapi mou!Good morning, my love!
- Γιώργος GiorgosΚαλημέρα! Θέλεις καφέ;Kalimera! Thelis kafe?Good morning! Do you want coffee?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, παρακαλώ, αγάπη μου.Ne, parakalo, agapi mou.Yes, please, my love.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΟρίστε ο καφές σου.Oriste o kafes sou.Here is your coffee.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries αγάπη, μου, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
