pasiilgau tavęs
In Lithuanian, the phrase for 'I miss you' is pasiilgau tavęs.
To increase the intensity, you can use the adverb labai, meaning 'very' or nuoširdžiai, meaning 'sincerely'. The verb ilgėtis can also be used to express the act of longing for someone.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
Did you know?
- The verb in pasiilgau tavęs is in the past tense, even though you are expressing a feeling you have right now. This implies that the feeling of missing someone started in the past and has settled into your heart.
- The root of the verb pasiilgau is related to the word ilgas, meaning 'long'. To miss someone in Lithuanian is linguistically similar to 'longing' for them.
- The word ilgesys for 'longing' is a staple of Lithuanian folk songs, where it specifically describes a heavy, melancholic ache for a lost love or a distant homeland.
Examples in context
- Tikrai pasiilgau tavęs.I really miss you.
Example conversation
Lukas and Austėja are talking on the phone after a long trip.
- LukasAustėja, aš labai pasiilgau tavęs.Austėja, I miss you very much.
- AustėjaAš taip pat pasiilgau tavęs, Lukas.I miss you too, Lukas.
- LukasKada tave pamatysiu?When will I see you?
- AustėjaKitą savaitę.Next week.
