Mungu anakupenda
The English phrase "God loves you" is translated into Swahili as Mungu anakupenda.
The phrase is used to express that the divine creator feels deep affection for a person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Mungu anakupenda can be broken down into its constituent parts: Mungu (God), -na- (the present tense marker), -ku- (you, acting as the object) and -penda (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word anakupenda, the object marker -ku- is used to refer to the singular "you" or a polite "you".
Did you know?
- The word Mungu is used by both Christians and Muslims in East Africa to refer to the one creator.
- In Swahili, the word penda does not only mean 'love' in a romantic or divine sense, but is also used to say you 'like' a specific object or food.
- While Mungu anakupenda is a direct statement, Swahili speakers often pair expressions of divine love with the phrase Inshallah to acknowledge divine will.
Examples in context
- Mungu anakupenda sana.God loves you very much.
- Jua kwamba Mungu anakupenda.Know that God loves you.
- Usihuzunike, Mungu anakupenda.Do not be sad, God loves you.
Example conversation
Omari is comforting Zuwena during a difficult moment.
- OmariUsikate tamaa, Zuwena.Do not lose hope, Zuwena.
- ZuwenaNi vigumu sana kwa sasa.It is very hard right now.
- OmariKumbuka, Mungu anakupenda kila wakati.Remember, God loves you every moment.
- ZuwenaAsante kwa maneno yako, Omari.Thank you for your words, Omari.
