te amo, pater
[ˈteː ˈa.moː ˈpa.tɛr]word by word
To say "I love you father" in Latin, you say te amo, pater.
This phrase is a direct expression of affection spoken to one's father.
Which one should you use?
While te amo, pater is the standard way to address a single father, if you were addressing more than one father, you would use the plural vocative patres instead of pater.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase te amo, pater, the word te is the accusative singular form of the pronoun tu and it serves as the direct object of the verb amo.
Did you know?
- In ancient Rome, a pater familias possessed patria potestas, a legal power that theoretically allowed him to decide whether a newborn child should be accepted or abandoned.
- While pater is the formal term, Roman children often used the more intimate pappa to address their fathers.
- The word pater is part of a linguistic family that includes the name of the king of the gods, 'Jupiter'.
Examples in context
- Amo te, dulcissime tata.I love you, sweetest dad.
- Te amo, pater.I love you, father.
- Te amo, pater, semper.I love you, father, always.
Example conversation
Marcus says goodbye to his father before leaving home.
- MarcusVale, pater. Te amo, pater.Farewell, father. I love you, father.
- LuciaEgo quoque te amo, fili.I love you too, son.
- MarcusTe mox revideo.I will see you again soon.
- LuciaIter tutum sit, Marce.May your journey be safe, Marcus.
