εραστής
erastísmasculine
The Greek word for sweetheart is εραστής (erastís). If unsure, use εραστής. Wiktionary also lists ερωμένη (eroméni).
Meaning: a person very much liked or loved by someone (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| εραστής | erastís | masculine |
| ερωμένη | eroméni | feminine |
These terms refer to a person who is very much liked or loved by someone. While the primary nouns refer to a lover, several other informal expressions are used to express affection in everyday speech, such as Αγάπη μου (my love), Μωρό μου (my baby) and Γλυκούλης μου (my sweetheart).
Which one should you use?
The form εραστής is masculine, whereas ερωμένη is the feminine form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Crete, the informal term Καρδούλα μου is commonly used to mean 'my little heart'.
How do you pronounce it?
erastís
When do people say it?
Αγάπη μου is a standard way to say 'my love' to a partner, while Γλυκούλης μου serves as a cute, informal way to say 'my sweetheart'.
Did you know?
- The term ερωμένη is actually a learned borrowing from Ancient Greek, meaning it was re-introduced into the modern language by scholars rather than evolving naturally from spoken vernacular.
- The root of ερωμένη is linked to the concept of 'desire' or 'passion', making the word's literal foundation much more intense than the English 'sweetheart'.
- Greek affection often involves adding the possessive μου (my) to the end of the noun, as seen in Αγάπη μου and Μωρό μου.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Kyriaki introduces Nikos to her friend.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΣου παρουσιάζω τον Νίκο.Sou parousiazo ton Niko.I introduce you to Nikos.
- Νίκος NikosΧαίρομαι που σε γνωρίζω.Charomai pou se gnorizo.I am glad to meet you.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ Νίκος είναι ο εραστής μου.O Nikos einai o erastis mou.Nikos is my sweetheart.
- Νίκος NikosΕίστε ένα υπέροχο ζευγάρι!Eiste ena yperochos zevgari!You are a wonderful couple!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweetheart” translations and entries εραστής, ερωμένη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries εραστής, ερωμένη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
