Me lɔ̃ wo
The English phrase "i love you" is translated into Ewe as Me lɔ̃ wo.
This phrase 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?
The verb lɔ̃ is in the present tense and does not change form based on the person of the object wo in this specific construction.
Did you know?
- In some Ewe dialects, the tone of the word lɔ̃ must be precisely maintained to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence entirely, as Ewe is a tonal language.
- Among the Ewe people, marriage proposals and expressions of deep love are often mediated through family members rather than being direct 'I love you' statements.
- The pronoun wo used for 'you' in Me lɔ̃ wo is the same form used regardless of whether the person being addressed is a peer, a subordinate or a superior.
Examples in context
- Me lɔ̃ wo.I love you.
Example conversation
Koffi and Akosua are walking together in a park.
- KoffiAkosua, me lɔ̃ wo.Akosua, I love you.
- AkosuaMe lɔ̃ wo hã, Koffi.I love you too, Koffi.
- KoffiNye dzi dze dzi ɣi.My heart is happy now.
- AkosuaMinyɛ nuvime kaba.We will always be together.
