Bedeutung
Deep emotional declaration.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Greeks often use 'Σ' αγαπώ' as a way to end phone calls with family, similar to 'Love you' in English, but with more emotional weight. In the Cypriot dialect, you might hear 'Αγαπώ σε' (verb before pronoun), which sounds more archaic or poetic to mainland Greeks. In communities in the US or Australia, 'Σ' αγαπώ' is often one of the few phrases second or third-generation Greeks retain. The concept of 'Agapi' is central to the Greek Orthodox Church, representing God's love for humanity.
The 'Gamma' Secret
To sound like a native, don't pronounce the 'γ' like a hard 'g'. It should be breathy, like you're clearing your throat gently.
No Pizza Love
Remember: Greeks love people with 'Σ' αγαπώ' but like pizza with 'Μου αρέσει'.
Bedeutung
Deep emotional declaration.
The 'Gamma' Secret
To sound like a native, don't pronounce the 'γ' like a hard 'g'. It should be breathy, like you're clearing your throat gently.
No Pizza Love
Remember: Greeks love people with 'Σ' αγαπώ' but like pizza with 'Μου αρέσει'.
The Plural Power
If you're at a family gathering, shout 'Σας αγαπώ όλους!' (I love you all!) to win everyone's heart.
Song Lyrics
If you hear 'S'agapo' in a song, it's almost always followed by 'mou leipeis' (I miss you). It's the classic Greek heartbreak combo.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the phrase to say 'I love you' to your mother.
____ αγαπώ, μαμά.
The pronoun 'σε' contracts to 'Σ'' before the vowel 'α'.
Which phrase is used for a romantic partner?
Choose the correct one:
'Σ' αγαπώ' is the standard declaration of love.
Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.
Match them:
Matching singular, plural, and emphasized forms.
Fill in the response.
A: Σ' αγαπώ πολύ! B: ____
'Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ' means 'I love you too.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Σ' αγαπώ
Yes
- • Partner
- • Parents
- • Children
- • Pets
No
- • Pizza
- • Movies
- • Boss
- • Stranger
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ αγαπώ, μαμά.
The pronoun 'σε' contracts to 'Σ'' before the vowel 'α'.
Choose the correct one:
'Σ' αγαπώ' is the standard declaration of love.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Matching singular, plural, and emphasized forms.
A: Σ' αγαπώ πολύ! B: ____
'Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ' means 'I love you too.'
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenThere is no difference in meaning. Σ' αγαπώ is slightly more formal or poetic, while Σ' αγαπάω is very common in spoken, everyday Greek.
Yes! Greeks love their pets and frequently use 'Σ' αγαπώ' with them.
You say 'Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ' (Kee e-gho s'agapo).
Only if they are a very close, 'best' friend. Otherwise, it might be misunderstood as romantic interest.
Usually 's'agapo' or 'sagapo'.
The phrase itself is intimate, but 'Σας αγαπώ' is the grammatically formal (plural) version.
Yes, 'Αγαπώ την Ελλάδα' is common and acceptable.
It means 'My love' and is a very common term of endearment.
Absolutely not. Keep it for your personal life!
You say 'Σ' αγαπώ περισσότερο'.
No, 'Σ' αγαπώ' is the same whether a man or a woman is speaking, and whoever they are speaking to.
Yes, it is the strongest word for love in the Greek language.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Σε λατρεύω
similarI adore you
Σε συμπαθώ
contrastI like you
Είμαι ερωτευμένος μαζί σου
specialized formI am in love with you
Σ' αγαπώ πολύ
builds onI love you very much
Μου λείπεις
similarI miss you
