mi yiɗi ma kadi
The English phrase "i love you too" is translated into Fulani as mi yiɗi ma kadi.
This phrase is a response used to tell someone that you feel the same love for them that they expressed to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mi (I), yiɗi (love/want), ma (you) and kadi (also/too).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word kadi (also/too) is placed at the end of the sentence to indicate reciprocity.
Did you know?
- Fulani is one of the few languages in West Africa that is an 'Atlantic' language, meaning it is distantly related to languages spoken in the Americas and Europe rather than just its neighbors.
- Because yiɗi can mean 'to want', saying mi yiɗi ma can sometimes sound more like 'I want you' than 'I love you' in certain social contexts.
- Depending on the dialect, such as Pulaar or Fulfulde, the way you say 'i love you too' can change significantly even though the speakers belong to the same ethnic group.
Examples in context
- Mi yiɗi ma kadi.I love you too.
- Eey, mi yiɗi ma kadi.Yes, I love you too.
- Mi yiɗi ma kadi, kuli seeɗa.I love you too, always.
Example conversation
A couple sharing a sweet moment at home.
- AmadouMi yiɗi ma, Mariama.I love you, Mariama.
- MariamaMi yiɗi ma kadi, Amadou.I love you too, Amadou.
- AmadouA mbe mbe!So much!
- MariamaMi yiɗi ma kadi!I love you too!
