αγαπάω

See also: ἀγαπάω

Greek

Alternative forms

• αγαπώ (agapó)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀγαπάω (agapáō).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aɣaˈpaɔ/
• Hyphenation: α‧γα‧πά‧ω

Verb

αγαπάω, αγαπώ • (agapáo, agapó) (past αγάπησα, passive αγαπιέμαι)

1. love

   Ο άντρας αγαπάει τη γυναίκα του. ― O ántras agapáei ti gynaíka tou. ― The man loves his wife.

2. like

   Αγαπάει το καλό κρασί. ― Agapáei to kaló krasí. ― He likes good wine.

See also

• ερωτεύομαι (erotévomai, “to fall in love”)
• συμπαθώ (sympathó, “to like”)