te semper amabo
The English phrase "I will always love you" is translated into Latin as te semper amabo.
This phrase is a declaration of lifelong affection and devotion to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of te (you), semper (always) and amabo (I will love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word te is the accusative singular form of the pronoun tu, serving as the direct object of the verb. The verb amabo is the first-person singular future active indicative of amare, where the -bo suffix indicates the future tense and the first-person subject. The adverb semper can be placed either before or after the verb without changing the fundamental meaning of the sentence.
Did you know?
- The word semper is famous as the motto of the US Marine Corps, which uses it in the phrase Semper Fidelis meaning 'always faithful'.
- The word semper is built from two parts meaning 'one' and 'throughout', suggesting a love that lasts through every single moment.
- While amare is the root of 'love' in this phrase, the Romans also used amare to describe a deep fondness for objects, places or habits.
Examples in context
- Te semper amabo.I will always love you.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase te semper amabo.Tatoeba #1392614 by alexmarcelo, translation #853146 by piksea
- Semper te amabo, mea cara.I will always love you, my dear.
- Te semper amabo, mea vita.I will always love you, my life.
Example conversation
A couple is making a vow during a quiet sunset.
- JuliaQuinte, te semper amabo.Quintus, I will always love you.
- QuintusEt ego te semper amabo, Iulia.And I will always love you, Julia.
- JuliaIn aeternum te amabo.I will love you for eternity.
- QuintusSpero te semper mecum esse.I hope you will always be with me.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries semper, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
