afulu m gi na anya
The English phrase "I love you" is expressed in Igbo as afulu m gi na anya. If unsure, use afulu m gi na anya. Wiktionary also lists Ahuru m gi na anya.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Igbo |
|---|
| afulu m gi na anya |
| Ahuru m gi na anya |
This phrase serves as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Did you know?
- In Igbo culture, deep affection is often expressed through the metaphor of sight, where to 'see' someone implies a profound level of intimacy and connection.
- The word anya is a cognate with the word anyiwa in Akan and é-jú in Proto-Yoruboid. This shows a deep ancestral link between these diverse West African languages.
Example sentences for Igbo are not verified yet.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye for the day.
- IfunanyaAfulu m gi na anya, Ifeanyi.I love you, Ifeanyi.
- IfeanyiAfulu m gi na anya kpamkpam, Ifunanya.I love you completely, Ifunanya.
- IfunanyaKa emee ka anyi hụta.Until we see each other again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anya, m, CC BY-SA 4.0.
