How to say “I love you” in Ancient Greek
The most common way to say “i love you” in Ancient Greek. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
φιλῶ σε
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Ancient Greek
χαῖρε, φιλῶ σε
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Ancient Greek?
"I love you" in Ancient Greek is "φιλῶ σε". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "φιλῶ σε" written in Ancient Greek?
Ancient Greek uses the Greek alphabet, an alphabet. "φιλῶ σε" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "φιλῶ σε" in Ancient Greek?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "φιλῶ σε" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "φιλῶ σε" mean in English?
"φιλῶ σε" is the Ancient Greek way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Ancient Greek?
Many languages — including Ancient Greek — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "φιλῶ σε" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Ancient Greek spoken?
Ancient Greek is spoken by an estimated 5,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Ancient Greek dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Ancient Greek dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "φιλῶ σε" or any other Ancient Greek text.