A1 Expression خنثی

Σ' αγαπώ

I love you

معنی

Deep emotional declaration.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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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.

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No Pizza Love

Remember: Greeks love people with 'Σ' αγαπώ' but like pizza with 'Μου αρέσει'.

معنی

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'.

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The Plural Power

If you're at a family gathering, shout 'Σας αγαπώ όλους!' (I love you all!) to win everyone's heart.

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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.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase to say 'I love you' to your mother.

____ αγαπώ, μαμά.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Σ'

The pronoun 'σε' contracts to 'Σ'' before the vowel 'α'.

Which phrase is used for a romantic partner?

Choose the correct one:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Σ' αγαπώ

'Σ' αγαπώ' is the standard declaration of love.

Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning.

Match them:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching singular, plural, and emphasized forms.

Fill in the response.

A: Σ' αγαπώ πολύ! B: ____

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ

'Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ' means 'I love you too.'

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use Σ' αγαπώ

Yes

  • Partner
  • Parents
  • Children
  • Pets

No

  • Pizza
  • Movies
  • Boss
  • Stranger

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the phrase to say 'I love you' to your mother. جای خالی A1

____ αγαπώ, μαμά.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Σ'

The pronoun 'σε' contracts to 'Σ'' before the vowel 'α'.

Which phrase is used for a romantic partner? Choose A1

Choose the correct one:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Σ' αγαπώ

'Σ' αγαπώ' is the standard declaration of love.

Match the Greek phrase to its English meaning. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

Matching singular, plural, and emphasized forms.

Fill in the response. dialogue_completion A1

A: Σ' αγαπώ πολύ! B: ____

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ

'Κι εγώ σ' αγαπώ' means 'I love you too.'

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

There 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.

عبارات مرتبط

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Σε λατρεύω

similar

I adore you

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Σε συμπαθώ

contrast

I like you

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Είμαι ερωτευμένος μαζί σου

specialized form

I am in love with you

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Σ' αγαπώ πολύ

builds on

I love you very much

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Μου λείπεις

similar

I miss you

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