Ti voglio bene, sorella
The English phrase "I love you, sister" is translated into Italian as Ti voglio bene, sorella.
This phrase is an expression of affection used to tell a female sibling that you care about them. It conveys platonic or familial love.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase Ti voglio bene, Ti is the singular second-person pronoun meaning "you" and sorella is the Italian word for "sister".
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between different ways to express love in Italian. Ti voglio bene is used for platonic or familial love, whereas Ti amo is reserved for romantic love.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicilian, a variation of this phrase is Ti vogghiu bene, sorella!
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sorella is the singular form. If you were addressing multiple sisters, you would use sorelle.
Did you know?
- The phrase Ti voglio bene literally translates to 'I want you well'. It focuses on the desire for the other person to be happy and healthy rather than the feeling of 'love' itself.
- The word sorella is a diminutive derivative of the Latin word soror, meaning 'sister'.
- While sorella is the standard term, in many parts of Italy, family members might use the diminutive sorellina to add a layer of endearment when speaking to a younger sister.
Examples in context
- Sei speciale, ti voglio bene, sorella.You are special, I love you, sister.
- Ricordati sempre che ti voglio bene, sorella.Always remember that I love you, sister.
Example conversation
Lorenzo is saying goodbye to Martina at the airport.
- LorenzoBuon viaggio, Martina!Have a good trip, Martina!
- MartinaGrazie, Lorenzo! Ci sentiamo presto.Thanks, Lorenzo! We'll talk soon.
- LorenzoTi voglio bene, sorella. Fai attenzione.I love you, sister. Be careful.
- MartinaAnch'io ti voglio bene!I love you too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bene, sorella, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
