anigana waan ku jecelahay
The Somali phrase for "I love you too" is anigana waan ku jecelahay.
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you reciprocate their feelings of love.
What does it mean word for word?
The word anigana is a combination of aniga, which means "I" and the particle -na, which means "also" or "too".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this expression, the meaning of "too" or "also" is conveyed by the suffix -na attached to the pronoun aniga.
Did you know?
- Somali is a Cushitic language, meaning it shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with languages in Ethiopia and Kenya rather than the Arabic of its neighbors.
- In many Somali-speaking households, intense declarations of 'jacayl' are often more common in written poetry or songs than in casual daily speech.
- While 'anigana waan ku jecelahay' is the standard way to reciprocate, many Somali speakers might simply respond with a heartfelt 'anigana' to imply the whole sentiment.
Examples in context
- Anigana waan ku jecelahay, gacaliso.I love you too, darling.
- Mahadsanid, anigana waan ku jecelahay.Thank you, I love you too.
- Ha ilaawin, anigana waan ku jecelahay.Don't forget, I love you too.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before work.
- AbdirashidHodan, waan ku jecelahay.Hodan, I love you.
- HodanAbdirashid, anigana waan ku jecelahay.Abdirashid, I love you too.
- AbdirashidMaalinnimo wanaagsan gacalo.Have a good day, dear.
- HodanAdigana sidoo kale.You too.
