kocham cię, mamo
The English phrase "I love you, mom" is translated into Polish as kocham cię, mamo.
This phrase is an expression of affection spoken directly to one's mother.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of kocham (I love), cię (you) and mamo (mom).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Podhale region, the phrase Kocham ci, mamo is often used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word for "mom" changes from the nominative mama to the vocative mamo when addressing her directly. The pronoun ty (you) changes to cię because it is the direct object of the verb kocham.
Did you know?
- The verb kochać is so strong that it is almost exclusively reserved for deep, soulful connections. Using it lightly with a casual acquaintance could be seen as quite intense or even strange.
- While mamo is the standard vocative, some children use the diminutive mamusiu to sound even more affectionate and tender.
- The word kocham comes from a root that historically referred to longing or desire, distinguishing it from general liking.
Examples in context
- Kocham cię, mamusiu. Jesteś najlepszą mamą na świecie!I love you, mommy. You're the best mom in the world!
- Chcę powiedzieć: kocham cię, mamo.I want to say: I love you, mom.
- Wiem, że kocham cię, mamo.I know that I love you, mom.
Example conversation
Tomasz is hugging his mother before leaving for university.
- TomaszMuszę już iść, kocham cię, mamo.I have to go now, I love you, mom.
- KatarzynaJa też cię kocham, Tomaszu.I love you too, Tomasz.
- TomaszZadzwonię do ciebie jutro.I will call you tomorrow.
- KatarzynaDobrze, uważaj na siebie.Okay, take care of yourself.
