люблю тебя, мама
lyublyu tebya, mama
The English phrase "love you mom" is expressed in Russian as люблю тебя, мама (lyublyu tebya, mama).
This phrase is an expression of affection used when speaking or writing to one's mother. To increase the warmth and tenderness of the message, you may use the diminutive form мамочка.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of люблю (I love), тебя (you, in the singular and informal form) and мама (mom).
How do you pronounce it?
lyublyu tebya, mama
Did you know?
- While мама is the standard word, older generations in Russia may use the term матушка in formal or traditional contexts to show deep respect.
- Russian is a 'pro-drop' language, meaning the word for 'I' (я) is often omitted in люблю тебя, мама because the verb ending already indicates who is speaking.
- The word мама is a 'nursery word' shared with many other languages, including Latin and Irish, because it originates from the universal sounds babies make when learning to speak.
Examples in context
- Люблю тебя, мама!Love you, mom!
- Мамочка, я тебя очень люблю!Mommy, I love you very much!
- Я очень люблю тебя, мама.Ya ochen' lyublyu tebya, mama.I love you very much, mom.
- Люблю тебя, мама, спасибо за всё.Lyublyu tebya, mama, spasibo za vsyo.Love you, mom, thanks for everything.
- Просто хотела сказать: люблю тебя, мама.Prosto khotela skazat': lyublyu tebya, mama.Just wanted to say: love you, mom.
Example conversation
Dmitry is saying goodbye to his mother before leaving for work.
- Дмитрий DmitryЯ пошёл, мама. Пока!Ya poshyol, mama. Poka!I'm off, mom. Bye!
- Мария MariaХорошего дня, сынок!Khoroshego dnya, synok!Have a good day, son!
- Дмитрий DmitryЛюблю тебя, мама!Lyublyu tebya, mama!Love you, mom!
- Мария MariaИ я тебя люблю!I ya tebya lyublyu!And I love you too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мама, тебя, CC BY-SA 4.0.
