माँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ
maa, main tumse pyaar karta hoon
In Hindi, 'I love you mom' is expressed as माँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ (maa, main tumse pyaar karta hoon).
This phrase is an expression of affection used by a child to tell their mother that they love her. You can address your mother using several affectionate nicknames, such as Maa, Mummy or Ammi.
Which one should you use?
Using aapse instead of tumse makes the expression more formal and respectful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending changes based on the gender of the person speaking. If the speaker is female, the verb ending changes from karta to karti, making the phrase माँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ.
How do you pronounce it?
maa, main tumse pyaar karta hoon
Did you know?
- The word माँ shares its ancient roots with the English word 'mother', as both descend from the Proto-Indo-European term *méh₂tēr.
- In many Indian cultures, affection for a mother is traditionally shown through service and respect rather than by saying मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ aloud.
- Expressions of love in Hindi often use the word लाड for the specific kind of pampering and affection a mother gives a child.
Examples in context
- Mummy, आपकी ममता और प्यार ने मेरी ज़िंदगी को चमकाया है। मैं आपसे बेहद प्यार करता हूँ।Mom, your affection and love have brightened my life. I love you immensely.
Example conversation
Aditya is giving his mother a flower.
- आदित्य Adityaये फूल आपके लिए हैं।Ye phūl āpke lie haĩ.These flowers are for you.
- नेहा Nehaशुक्रिया, आदित्य! ये बहुत सुंदर हैं।Shukriyā, Ādityā! Ye bahut sundar haĩ.Thank you, Aditya! They are very beautiful.
- आदित्य Adityaमाँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।Mā̃, maĩ tumse pyār kartā hū̃.Mom, I love you.
- नेहा Nehaमैं भी तुमसे बहुत प्यार करती हूँ।Maĩ bhī tumse bahut pyār kartī hū̃.I love you very much too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries प्यार, माँ, मैं, CC BY-SA 4.0.