म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु
ma timilai maya garchu
To say "i love you" in Nepali, use म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु (ma timilai maya garchu).
This phrase is used to express an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ma (I), timilai (you + object marker), maya (love) and garchu (do). The expression of love is a compound verb where maya is the noun for "love" and garnu is the verb "to do".
Which one should you use?
While म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु is common, you can also use म तपाईंलाई माया गर्छु to make the expression more formal or respectful, often used when addressing someone older or in a more serious context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word for "you" takes the suffix -lai to function as the direct object of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
ma timilai maya garchu
Did you know?
- Nepali has several levels of 'you' based on hierarchy. Using the lowest form तँ (tan) instead of तिमी (timi) in a love phrase can either signal extreme intimacy or a sudden, insulting shift in the relationship.
- In many Nepali families, the phrase म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु is rarely spoken aloud. Love is more commonly expressed through actions, such as preparing a favorite meal or showing care through service.
- While the phrase is understood, a more common way to express longing in Nepali is to say मलाई तिम्रो याद आउँछ, which means 'your memory comes to me'.
Examples in context
- म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु।I love you.This sentence demonstrates the use of म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु.Tatoeba #12010680 by taro, translation #1434 by awael58
- फ्रान्सेली भाषामा "म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु" भन्दा कसरी भन्छौ?How do you say "I love you" in French?This sentence shows how to ask for the translation of म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु in another language.Tatoeba #12215365 by taro, translation #2417967 by CK
Example conversation
A couple is having a romantic moment in a park.
- सुमित Sumitतिमी धेरै राम्री छौ।timī dherai rāmrī chau.You are very beautiful.
- अनीता Anitaधन्यवाद, सुमित।dhanyabād, sumit.Thank you, Sumit.
- सुमित Sumitम तिमीलाई माया गर्छु।ma timīlāī māyā garchu.I love you.
- अनीता Anitaम पनि तिमीलाई माया गर्छु।ma pani timīlāī māyā garchu.I love you too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
