amor vitae meae
The English phrase "love of my life" is translated into Latin as amor vitae meae.
This phrase is a term of endearment used to describe a person whom someone loves more than anyone else in the world.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of amor (love), vitae (of life) and meae (of my/my).
Did you know?
- While amor means 'love', it also refers to the Roman god of love, who was later known as Cupid.
- In some Latin contexts, amor is treated as a powerful, uncontrollable force or a 'disease' that overcomes the will.
- The word amor shares an ancient root with the English word 'amorous', meaning showing sexual desire or passion.
Examples in context
- Ea est amor vitae meae.She is the love of my life.This sentence is useful for saying that a specific female person is the amor vitae meae.Tatoeba #4945804 by CarpeLanam, translation #4943565 by Hybrid
- Ego te amo – Amor vitae meaeI love you – Love of my life
- Amor vitae meae semper mecum est.The love of my life is always with me.
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Example conversation
A couple is walking through a quiet garden at sunset.
- ClaudiaLuci, tu es amor vitae meae.Lucius, you are the love of my life.
- LuciusEt tu, Claudia, es mea lux.And you, Claudia, are my light.
- ClaudiaTe semper amabo.I will love you forever.
- LuciusEgo te amo.I love you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
