What does it mean word for word?
The phrase seni çok seviyorum breaks down into seni (you), çok (very/much) and seviyorum (I am loving).
Which one should you use?
While seni çok seviyorum addresses one person informally, using Sizi çok seviyorum changes the phrase to address multiple people or to address one person with more respect.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase seni çok seviyorum, the word seni is the accusative form of sen (you). It takes the suffix -i because it is the direct object of the verb. The verb seviyorum includes the first-person singular suffix -um, which means the subject "I" is built into the verb and does not need to be stated separately.
How do you pronounce it?
/seni tʃok sevijoɾum/. The sounds are as follows: [s]end, [n]ot, cr[ee]k, [ch]ange, [c]ore, [v]ase, [y]es, AmE a[t]om, [m]uch and c[oo]l.
When do people say it?
The word sevgilim can be used as a term of endearment meaning "my love".
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, expressing love through words is often seen as less powerful than expressing it through actions, such as preparing a meal or performing a favor.
- While seni çok seviyorum expresses love, Turkish also has the word aşk, which refers specifically to a passionate, romantic love that is often seen as a spiritual or transformative experience.
- The word seviyorum shares its root with the word sevgi, which means 'affection' or 'love', but it also originates from the concept of 'to be warm' or 'to be kind' in ancient Turkic contexts.
Examples in context
- Seni çok seviyorum.I love you very much.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase seni çok seviyorum.Tatoeba #414958 by unalmucoo, translation #400410 by sysko
- Benim güzel çocuğum, seni çok seviyorum.My beautiful child, I love you very much.
- Ben de seni çok seviyorum, anne/baba.I love you very much too, mom/dad.
- Aşırı seviyorum seni, dostum.I love you excessively, my friend.
- Seni çok seviyorum, canım.I love you very much, my dear.
- Her şey için teşekkürler, seni çok seviyorum.Thanks for everything, I love you very much.
Example conversation
A romantic dinner at a cafe.
- EmreBu akşam çok güzelsin.You look very beautiful tonight.
- ElifTeşekkür ederim, sen de çok yakışıklısın.Thank you, you are very handsome too.
- EmreSeni çok seviyorum, Elif.I love you very much, Elif.
- ElifBen de seni çok seviyorum, Emre.I love you very much too, Emre.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
