Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Greek? You’re in the right place.
Saying ‘I love you’ can be both scary and exciting and even more so in a new language!
There are different ways to say ‘I love you’ depending on the situation. Make sure you use the right one.
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Greek, then read on.
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How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Greek
To tell someone that you love them in Greek, say:
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you | Σε αγαπώ | Se agapo |
This phrase is commonly abbreviated to:
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you | Σ’ αγαπώ | S’agapo |
If you’re addressing more than one person, then use the below version instead. You can also use this version if you want to sound more formal when speaking to one person:
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you (to multiple people) | Σας αγαπώ | Sas agapo |
Check out the below video to hear the pronunciation of ‘I love you’:
How Many Ways Can You Say ‘Love’ In Greek?
There are actually many different words used to say ‘love’ in Greek. They all indicate a different type of love. These are the most common:
- Αγάπη (A-gah-pee) indicates an unconditional love between two people, such as a couple.
- Φιλία (Fee-iee-ah) is used to describe a brotherly love, or the love between two friends.
- Ερως (Eh-ros) is used to describe a sensual type of love. Eros (also known as Cupid in other countries) is the god of love in mythology.
- Στοργή (Stor-ghee) denotes a family love or instinctive love, like the love a parent has for their children.
Romantic Phrases in Greek
Try these other romantic phrases and terms of endearment including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Greek.
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you so much | Σ ‘αγαπώ τόσο πολύ | S’agapo toso pol-ee |
| I love you too | κι εγω σε αγαπω | Ki ego se agapo |
| I am in love with you | Είμαι ερωτευμένος μαζί σου | Ime erotevmenos mazi su |
| I miss you | Μου λείπεις | Moo leepees |
| I miss you too | κι εμένα μου λείπεις | Ki emena moo leepees |
| My love | Αγάπη μου | Agapi mu |
| My heart | H καρδιά μου | Ee kard-ee-a moo |
| My life | Ζωή μου | Zoee moo |
| You are beautiful | Είσαι τόσο όμορφος | Ise toso omorfos |
| My darling | Αγάπη μου | Agapi moo |
| Sweetheart | Αγαπημένος | Agapimenos |
| I like you | Mου αρέσεις | Moo ar-eh-sees |
| You mean so much to me | Σημαίνεις τόσα πολλά για μένα | Simenis tosa pola ya mena |
| I’ve got a crush on you | Έχω καψούρα μαζί σου | Eho kapsura mazi su |
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Greece or Cyprus or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
Why not also learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Greek? You’ll need this essential phrase in lots of different situations.
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