Chi hollo li akinlih
Chi hollo li akinlih is the Choctaw phrase for "I love you too".
This phrase is used as a response to express that you reciprocate the love that someone has expressed to you.
Did you know?
- Choctaw is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single complex word can often express an idea that requires an entire sentence in English.
- In many indigenous Choctaw contexts, expressing love is often done through actions and providing, so saying the phrase aloud is a particularly significant and intentional social act.
- If you were responding to a person of higher social status or an elder, you would not use this exact phrase, as the word for 'you' must change to reflect their position.
Example conversation
William and Sarah are saying goodbye for the day.
- WilliamChi hollo akinlih, Sarah.I love you, Sarah.
- SarahChi hollo li akinlih, William.I love you too, William.
- WilliamChi hachitli.My love.
- SarahChi hachitli li.My love too.
