Θα με παντρευτείς;
Tha me pantrefteís?
To ask "will you marry me?" in Greek, say Θα με παντρευτείς.
Θα με παντρευτείς is the question you ask when proposing to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
Θα marks the future tense, με means "me" and παντρευτείς is the second person singular form of "marry".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb παντρευτείς is in the second person singular, so the phrase addresses one person.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced Tha me pantrefteís?
When do people say it?
A proposal often comes with Σε αγαπώ, which means "I love you".
Did you know?
- In traditional Greek Orthodox weddings, the couple is crowned with stefana (wedding crowns) joined by a ribbon, symbolizing they are the king and queen of their new home.
- The word θα, used to indicate the future tense in this proposal, began as a contraction of the phrase θέλω να, meaning 'I wish that I may'.
Example conversation
Nikos is proposing to Anastasia during a romantic dinner.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝίκο, είσαι πολύ ρομαντικός απόψε.Niko, eisai poly romantikos apopse.Nikos, you are very romantic tonight.
- Νίκος NikosΘα με παντρευτείς;Tha me pandreftis;Will you marry me?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, Νίκο, ναι!Ne, Niko, ne!Yes, Nikos, yes!
- Νίκος NikosΣε αγαπώ πάρα πολύ, Αναστασία.Se agapo para poli, Anastasia.I love you very much, Anastasia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries θα, με, CC BY-SA 4.0.
