אני אוהב אותך, אדוני
ani ohev otkha, adoni
The phrase "I love you, lord" is translated into Hebrew as אני אוהב אותך, אדוני (ani ohev otkha, adoni).
This expression is used to convey love and devotion specifically addressed to God.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the following parts: אני (I), אוהב (love), אותך (you, masculine) and אדוני (my lord).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form אני אוהב אותך, אדוני uses the masculine direct object pronoun אותך (otkha), which is appropriate when addressing God as a masculine figure. If the speaker is female, she should use the feminine verb form אוהבת (ohevet) instead of the masculine אוהב (ohev), resulting in אני אוהבת אותך, אדוני.
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev otkha, adoni
Did you know?
- In Jewish tradition, the name Adonai is considered so sacred that many speakers will substitute it with HaShem, meaning 'the Name', even when expressing love.
- Addressing God as אדוני (adoni) can be ambiguous, as it is also the standard polite way to address a human superior or a stranger in a formal setting.
- While אני אוהב אותך is the literal translation for 'i love you', Hebrew often omits the word אני (I) because the verb אוהב already indicates the first person singular.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב אותך, אדוני, בכל ליבי.Ani ohev otkha, Adonai, bekhol libi.I love you, Lord, with all my heart.
- אני אוהב אותך, אדוני, בכל יום.Ani ohev otkha, Adonai, bekhol yom.I love you, Lord, every day.
Example conversation
Maya and Daniel are praying together at home.
- דניאל Danielאני אוהב אותך, אדוני, תודה על השקט.Ani ohev otcha, Adonai, toda al ha-sheket.I love you, Lord, thank you for the silence.
- מאיה Mayaאני מרגישה את השלווה הזאת עכשיו.Ani margisha et ha-shalva hazot achshav.I feel this peace right now.
- דניאל Danielזה רגע של חיבור אמיתי.Ze rega shel chibur amiti.This is a moment of true connection.
- מאיה Mayaאמן, שנדע תמיד להודות.Amen, she-neda tamid le-hodot.Amen, may we always know how to give thanks.
