lɔlɔ̃
The Ewe word for "love" is lɔlɔ̃.
lɔlɔ̃ is used as a noun to express a feeling of strong affection.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Did you know?
- The word lɔlɔ̃ is derived from the verb lɔ, which can also mean 'to cling' or 'to hold onto'. This suggests that love is viewed as a bond that keeps two people physically or spiritually attached.
- Depending on the tone used, a word similar to lɔlɔ̃ can change meaning entirely. Ewe is a tonal language, meaning the pitch of the word determines if you are talking about love or a completely different object.
- The concept of 'love' in Ewe culture is often tied to communal well-being and social harmony rather than just individual romantic passion.
Examples in context
- Eƒe lɔlɔ̃ kpe ɖe nu.Her love helped.
- Mía lɔlɔ̃ ɖe ɖem.We have love for each other.
Example conversation
Kofi and Ama are talking about their relationship.
- KofiAma, me lɔ̃ we ŋutɔ.Ama, I love you very much.
- AmaKofi, lɔlɔ̃ wò nye nu nyui.Kofi, your love is a good thing.
- KofiLɔlɔ̃ lae nye nu nyiɖo.That love is what is right.
- AmaEnye nyatso.That is true.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries lɔlɔ̃, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
