T'enyoro
The English phrase "I miss you" is translated into Catalan as T'enyoro.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a contraction of et (you) and enyoro (I miss/long for).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Balearic Islands, particularly Majorca and Menorca, T'enyoro is used to mean "I miss you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb enyorar is conjugated in the first person singular present indicative.
Did you know?
- In old Catalan literature, the concept of enyor was often associated with the pain of exile and the political longing for a lost territory.
- While T'enyoro is common, some regions might use Et trobo a faltar, which literally translates to 'I find you to be lacking'.
- Because enyorar is so intense, using it for something trivial, like missing a bus, would sound strangely dramatic or even sarcastic in Catalan.
Examples in context
- T'enyoro molt, amiga meva.I miss you a lot, my friend.
Example conversation
Montserrat and Jordi are talking on the phone.
- MontserratHola Jordi, t'enyoro molt.Hello Jordi, I miss you very much.
- JordiI jo a tu, Montserrat.And I you, Montserrat.
- MontserratQuan tornarem a veure'ns?When will we see each other again?
- JordiEl proper dissabte, t'ho prometo.Next Saturday, I promise.
