Me lɔ̃ wo
The English phrase "i love you" is translated into Ewe as Me lɔ̃ wo.
Me lɔ̃ wo is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Me (I), lɔ̃ (love) and wo (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the meaning from "I love you" to "We love you", change the subject pronoun from Me to Mí, resulting in Mí lɔ̃ wò.
When do people say it?
You can add the particle o to a phrase to express closeness or endearment.
Did you know?
- The word lɔ̃ does not only mean 'love' but can also be used to express a sense of pity or deep compassion for someone.
- In Ewe culture, expressing love is often more about actions than words. A person might show affection by bringing a gift or performing a chore rather than saying Me lɔ̃ wo.
- When saying Me lɔ̃ wo, a soft tone is essential because Ewe is a tonal language where the same sound can change meaning if the pitch shifts.
Examples in context
- Me lɔ̃ wo.I love you.
Example conversation
A couple is talking before saying goodbye.
- SelormKafui, me lɔ̃ wo.Kafui, I love you.
- KafuiMe lɔ̃ wo hã, Selorm.I love you too, Selorm.
- SelormNye dzi dzi na wo.My heart beats for you.
- KafuiMaku dzewo na wo.I will be there for you.
