mi yidde ma masin
mi yidde ma masin is the Fulani way to say "I love you so much".
This phrase is used to express deep affection or strong romantic love for another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (I), yidde (love), ma (you) and masin (much/a lot).
Did you know?
- While mi yidde ma masin exists, direct verbal declarations of romantic love are traditionally rare in many Fulani cultures. Affection is more frequently expressed through subtle gestures and actions than through spoken words.
- Due to the nomadic history of the Fulbe people, Fulani is one of the few languages in Africa spoken in a vast arc from the Atlantic Ocean to the borders of Chad.
- In some Fulani dialects, yidde does not just mean 'love' but also 'to want' or 'to desire'. This means the phrase mi yidde ma masin can shift from a romantic declaration to a strong desire for someone's company.
Examples in context
- Mi yidde ma masin.I love you so much.
- Mi yidde ma masin e ɓernde.I love you so much from my heart.
Example conversation
Kadiatou and Oumar are talking before saying goodbye.
- KadiatouMi yidde ma masin, Oumar.I love you so much, Oumar.
- OumarMi yidde ma masin kadi, Kadiatou.I love you so much too, Kadiatou.
- KadiatouMido yidde ma sanne.I love you very much.
- OumarEn njaatou jooni.Let's go now.
