me nso medɔ wo
To say "I love you too" in Twi, use me nso medɔ wo.
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you feel the same love for them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of me (I), nso (also/too), medɔ (I love) and wo (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, the word nso (also/too) is placed after the subject me.
Did you know?
- In some Akan dialects, the phrase for love is linked to the concept of 'sweetness'. Describing someone as 'sweet' is a common way to express the same sentiment as medɔ wo.
- Because Twi is a tonal language, the meaning of the syllables in medɔ wo can change entirely if the pitch is not pronounced correctly.
- While 'I love you' is a common phrase, in many Akan cultures, expressing intense romantic love in public can be seen as quite bold or even impolite.
Examples in context
- Me nso medɔ wo.I love you too.
- Ɛnnɛ, me nso medɔ wo paa.Today, I love you very much too.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- AkuaMedɔ wo, Kwesi.I love you, Kwesi.
- KwesiMe nso medɔ wo, Akua.I love you too, Akua.
- AkuaKɔ dodo.Go safely.
- KwesiYɛn hyia abram.We will meet later.
