Yesus mengasihimu
The English phrase "Jesus loves you" is translated into Indonesian as Yesus mengasihimu.
This phrase is a religious statement used to convey that Jesus Christ cares for someone with divine love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Yesus (Jesus), mengasihi (to love or care for) and the suffix -mu (you).
Which one should you use?
The default form Yesus mengasihimu uses the suffix -mu to create a personal and intimate tone, which is common in religious contexts to express a close relationship with God. In contrast, Yesus mengasihi Anda uses Anda to make the statement formal and polite, though this version is less common in warm, spiritual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word mengasihimu, the verb mengasihi uses the prefix me- to indicate an active transitive verb and the suffix -mu acts as the object "you".
Did you know?
- While 'kasih' implies a deep, selfless love, the word 'cinta' is a much more common way to express romantic passion in Indonesian. Using 'cinta' in this religious phrase would feel strangely intense or even inappropriately romantic to a native speaker.
- The word 'kasih' can also function as a noun meaning 'gift' or 'grace' in certain poetic or religious contexts. This creates a linguistic link between the act of loving and the act of giving a blessing.
- In Indonesian culture, expressing 'kasih' is often seen through actions of 'gotong royong', or mutual cooperation. In a religious context, telling someone 'Yesus mengasihimu' can be a way of reinforcing the duty to care for one's community.
Examples in context
- Percayalah, Yesus mengasihimu.Believe, Jesus loves you.
- Ingatlah bahwa Yesus mengasihimu.Remember that Jesus loves you.
- Percayalah, Yesus mengasihimu selalu.Believe, Jesus always loves you.
- Yesus mengasihimu dalam segala keadaan.Jesus loves you in every situation.
Example conversation
Adi is comforting Maya during a difficult time.
- AdiJangan bersedih, Maya.Don't be sad, Maya.
- MayaAku merasa sangat sendirian.I feel so alone.
- AdiTetaplah kuat, karena Yesus mengasihimu.Stay strong, because Jesus loves you.
- MayaTerima kasih, Adi.Thank you, Adi.
