Gesù ti ama
The English phrase "Jesus loves you" is translated into Italian as Gesù ti ama.
This religious statement is used to convey that Jesus Christ has affection and care for a person or group.
What does it mean word for word?
Gesù is the Italian translation for "Jesus", ti is the singular familiar pronoun for "you" and ama is the third person singular present tense of the verb amare, which means "to love".
Which one should you use?
While Gesù ti ama is a common way to express this, another informal version is Gesù ti vuole bene.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun changes depending on who you are addressing: use ti for a single person in an informal context, use La for a single person in a formal context and use vi if you are addressing more than one person (Gesù vi ama).
Did you know?
- The word Gesù shares its linguistic roots with the Hebrew name 'Yeshua', which means 'to rescue' or 'to save', linking the name directly to the act of salvation.
- In many Italian social contexts, saying Gesù ti ama might feel like an intense declaration of devotion, whereas Gesù ti vuole bene feels like a warm, parental expression of care.
Examples in context
- Luigi, ricorda che Gesù ti amaLuigi, remember Jesus loves you
- Spero che tu sappia che Gesù ti vuole beneI hope you know that Jesus loves you
- Nonnina, ricordati che Gesù ti ama ogni giorno della tua vitaGrandma, remember that Jesus loves you every day of your life
- Gesù ti ama.Jesus loves you.
- Non aver paura, Gesù ti ama sempre.Don't be afraid, Jesus always loves you.
- Ricordati che Gesù ti ama molto.Remember that Jesus loves you very much.
Example conversation
Lorenzo is comforting Sofia during a difficult moment.
- LorenzoSofia, non essere triste.Sofia, don't be sad.
- SofiaMi sento molto sola oggi.I feel very alone today.
- LorenzoRicorda che Gesù ti ama.Remember that Jesus loves you.
- SofiaGrazie, Lorenzo, ne ho bisogno.Thank you, Lorenzo, I need that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gesù, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
