Saya pun sayangkan awak
Saya pun sayangkan awak is the Malay way to say "I love you too".
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you feel the same love for them as they do for you.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase Saya pun sayangkan awak, the word pun means "also" or "too" in this context.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase Saya pun sayangkan awak is neutral and uses the pronouns saya and awak, making it suitable for most romantic contexts. In contrast, the form Aku pun sayang kau is much more casual and intimate, used between very close partners or in highly informal settings.
Did you know?
- While sayang expresses love, it is also used as a common exclamation meaning 'what a pity' or 'too bad'.
- The pronoun saya originally comes from a word meaning 'follower' or 'servant'. This reflects a cultural history of using humility to show respect when referring to oneself.
- Because expressing love verbally can be seen as overly direct in traditional Malay culture, many people show 'sayang' through actions like preparing food or caring for elders instead of saying the phrase.
Examples in context
- Saya juga mencintaimu.I love you too
- Saya juga cinta padamu.I also love you
- Saya pun sayangkan awak.I love you too.
- Terima kasih, saya pun sayangkan awak.Thank you, I love you too.
- Jangan risau, saya pun sayangkan awak.Don't worry, I love you too.
Example conversation
A couple is having a romantic moment at a park.
- HafizNur, saya sangat sayangkan awak.Nur, I love you very much.
- NurSaya pun sayangkan awak, Hafiz.I love you too, Hafiz.
- HafizAwak sungguh baik.You are so kind.
- NurTerima kasih, sayang.Thank you, darling.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries awak, pun, saya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
