luv
The English phrase love is translated into Jamaican as luv.
luv is a noun meaning strong affection.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this word in a sentence, the subject pronoun mi is used for both 'I' and 'me' and yuh is the standard form for 'you'.
Did you know?
- A person might use the phrase mi luv yuh bad to express intense affection, where 'bad' acts as an intensifier meaning 'very much' rather than something negative.
- The phrase one luv is a global symbol of unity and peace, popularized worldwide by Bob Marley and the Rastafari movement.
- In some Jamaican dialects, saying mi luv yuh can be used sarcastically to show annoyance, depending on the tone of voice.
Examples in context
- Mi luv yuh!I love you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you love someone using luv.Tatoeba #5711829 by Kyle, translation #1434 by awael58
- De luv mi feel fi yuh a grow.The love I feel for you is growing.
- Dem a talk bout pure luv inna de community.They are talking about pure love in the community.
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Example conversation
Tanesha and Kevon are talking about their relationship.
- TaneshaKevon, mi have so much luv fi yuh.Kevon, I have so much love for you.
- KevonMi luv yuh too, Tanesha.I love you too, Tanesha.
- TaneshaYuh always treat mi wid luv.You always treat me with love.
- KevonA dat is how it suppose be.That is how it is supposed to be.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
