я люблю тебя, сестра
ya lyublyu tebya, sestra
The English phrase "I love you, sister" is expressed in Russian as я люблю тебя, сестра (ya lyublyu tebya, sestra).
This phrase is an expression of affection used when speaking to a female sibling. You can also use the word дорогая to mean "dear" when addressing her.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word for "you" is тебя, which is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb. The word for "sister", сестра, is in the nominative case because it is used here for direct address.
How do you pronounce it?
ya lyublyu tebya, sestra
When do people say it?
The diminutive form сестричка is used to create an intimate atmosphere when expressing affection.
Did you know?
- Russian has a separate word for 'sister-in-law' depending on whose sister she is, such as золовка for a husband's sister, rather than using сестра with a modifier.
- The Russian word for 'I', я, is a linguistic sibling to the Latin word 'ego'. Both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- While сестра means 'sister', Russian speakers often use the diminutive сестричка not just for children, but for adult sisters to signal a deep emotional bond.
Examples in context
- Дорогая сестра, я очень тебя люблю.Dear sister, I love you very much.
- Помни, что я люблю тебя, сестра.Pomni, chto ya lyublyu tebya, sestra.Remember that I love you, sister.
- Ты самая лучшая, и я люблю тебя, сестра.Ty samaya luchshaya, i ya lyublyu tebya, sestra.You are the best, and I love you, sister.
Example conversation
Sergei is giving a heartfelt card to Anastasia on her birthday.
- Сергей SergeyС днём рождения, Анастасия!S dnyom rozhdeniya, Anastasiya!Happy birthday, Anastasia!
- Анастасия AnastasiaСпасибо, дорогой брат.Spasibo, dorogoy brat.Thank you, dear brother.
- Сергей SergeyЯ люблю тебя, сестра.Ya lyublyu tebya, sestra.I love you, sister.
- Анастасия AnastasiaИ я тебя, Сергей.I ya tebya, Sergey.And I love you, Sergei.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries сестра, тебя, я, CC BY-SA 4.0.
