Ke a go gopola
In Tswana, the English phrase "i miss you" is expressed as Ke a go gopola.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Ke a go gopola translates to "I am thinking of you".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Ke a go gopola, the word go is a pronoun that refers to "you" in a singular and informal context.
Did you know?
- Tswana speakers may use the word gopola in a spiritual context to indicate that ancestors are being remembered or honored. This elevates the phrase from a romantic or friendly sentiment to a sacred act.
- Beyond people, the word gopola is used for the mundane act of remembering a forgotten task or a piece of data.
- Because go gopola means 'to think', using it too casually with a stranger might accidentally imply you are preoccupied with them in a way that feels overly intimate.
Examples in context
- Ke a go gopola thata.I miss you very much.
- Ke a go gopola, mma.I miss you, ma'am.
Example conversation
Phenyo is talking to Tshepi on a phone call.
- PhenyoDumela, Tshepi. Ke a go gopola.Hello, Tshepi. I miss you.
- TshepiDumela, Phenyo. Ke a go gopola le nna.Hello, Phenyo. I miss you too.
- PhenyoO tla tla nako eng?When will you come?
- TshepiKe tla tla kamoso.I will come tomorrow.
