Të dua më shumë
The English phrase "I love you more" is translated into Albanian as Të dua më shumë.
This phrase is used to tell someone that the speaker's love for them is greater than the other person's love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of të (you – accusative), dua (I want/love) and më shumë (more).
How does it change in a sentence?
Removing the word më changes the meaning from Të dua më shumë ("I love you more") to Të dua shumë ("I love you much/a lot").
Did you know?
- The word dua used in 'I love you more' is a cognate of the English word 'choose'. Both derive from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to taste'.
- In Albanian, the same word dua is used both for 'I love' and 'I want', making the distinction between affection and desire dependent on context.
- The word më is an example of a homonym in Albanian, as it can mean 'more' or 'me' depending on its grammatical role in the sentence.
Examples in context
- Te dua me shume se cdo gje, zemra ime.I love you more than anything, my heart.
- Ti e di që të dua më shumë.You know that I love you more.
Example conversation
A romantic couple is saying goodbye before a long trip.
- TeaTë dua shumë, zemër.I love you so much, sweetheart.
- KlodianTë dua më shumë, e dashur.I love you more, my dear.
- TeaVërtet? Unë të dua më shumë!Really? I love you more!
- KlodianNuk është e mundur, të dua më shumë.It is not possible, I love you more.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dua, më, shumë, të, CC BY-SA 4.0.
