munakuy
The Quechua word for love is munakuy.
munakuy is a noun used to refer to the concept of strong affection.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
While munakuy is the noun for the concept of love, you should use the related verbs munai or waylluy when you want to express the action of loving. Among the verbs, munai is a general term for liking or wanting, whereas waylluy (also seen as waillui) specifically denotes a deeper, more intense or more passionate form of love.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the noun munakuy as a direct object in a sentence (e.g., 'to show love'), you must add the accusative suffix -ta to form munakuyta.
Did you know?
- In Andean culture, the concept of love is deeply tied to 'ayni', the principle of reciprocity. Love is often expressed not just through words like munakuy, but through the mutual exchange of labor and support.
- While munakuy is the general term for love, the verb waylluy is specifically used for a tender, poetic love. It is often associated with the 'wayllu', a type of traditional song used to express affection.
- The word munay is sometimes used as a name or a quality to describe something that is 'beautiful' or 'good' in a way that implies it is lovable.
Examples in context
- Chanin kaymi hatun Kamachiqniyta kuyuchirqan. Ruwawarqan Diospa atiynin, tukuy yachaynin, hinaspa ñawpaq munakuynin.Justice moved my high maker, divine power made me, the supreme wisdom and the primal love.This sentence shows how munakuy can be used to describe a primal love.Tatoeba #13967438 by IdiomHunter, translation #13967539 by IdiomHunter
- Mama munakuyqa ancha hatunmi.A mother's love is very great.
- Munakuyta qoway, sunquypas chayta munakun.Give me love, my heart wants it.
Example conversation
Rosa and Wayllu are talking about their relationship.
- RosaWayllu, munakuyqa tukuy imaymanmi.Wayllu, love is everything.
- WaylluArí, chaymi ñuqaykuta hukyachirqan.Yes, that is what united us.
- RosaKunanmi munakuytami sientiku.Now I feel love.
- WaylluÑuqa pasayta munaykuymanta yachini.I know about your love.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
