Isus te iubește
The English phrase "Jesus loves you" is translated into Romanian as Isus te iubește.
This is a religious statement used to communicate to someone that Jesus Christ cares for them.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person or using the formal 'you', the pronoun te changes to vă.
Did you know?
- While the phrase Isus te iubește is a direct translation, Romanian religious discourse often uses the word milă to describe divine love as a form of mercy.
- The name Isus evolved from the Ancient Greek Ἰησοῦς via the Old Church Slavonic Исоусъ.
- If you were to use the formal version Isus vă iubește to a stranger, it could actually sound strangely distant or overly stiff for such an intimate religious sentiment.
Examples in context
- Fraților și surorilor, să nu uitați că Isus vă iubește.Brothers and sisters, don't forget that Jesus loves you.
- Nu uita că Isus te iubește.Don't forget that Jesus loves you.
Example conversation
Gabriel is comforting a sad friend.
- GabrielVăd că ești tristă, Ioana.I see that you are sad, Ioana.
- IoanaDa, am trecut prin zile grele.Yes, I have been through hard days.
- GabrielNu renunța, Isus te iubește.Don't give up, Jesus loves you.
- IoanaMulțumesc, Gabriel, am nevoie de asta.Thank you, Gabriel, I need that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Isus, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
