Anch'io ti amo
The English phrase "I love you too" is translated into Italian as Anch'io ti amo.
This phrase is used to reciprocate a declaration of romantic love. You can also use the informal variation Anch'io ti amo. when responding to someone.
Which one should you use?
There is a significant distinction between the types of love being expressed. Use Anch'io ti amo specifically for romantic love. If you are expressing love to friends or family members, you should use Anch'io ti voglio bene instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Veneto region, one might say Te vojo ben anca mi.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Anch'io ti amo, the word Anch' is a contraction of anche (also) and io (I). This contraction is used because the following word begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- While ti amo is for romance, the phrase ti voglio bene literally means 'I want you well'. It is the primary way to express love to parents, children and friends.
- The word ti is a descendant of the Latin accusative 'tē', which is also the source of the English archaic pronoun 'thee'.
- If you use the phrase Anch'io ti amo toward a parent or a sibling, it may actually sound strange or even inappropriately romantic to an Italian ear.
Examples in context
- Anch'io ti amo.I love you too.
- Sì, anch'io ti amo tanto.Yes, I love you so much too.
Example conversation
A couple is sharing a romantic moment in a park.
- AlessandroTi amo, Giulia.I love you, Giulia.
- GiuliaAnch'io ti amo, Alessandro.I love you too, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSei bellissima.You are beautiful.
- GiuliaGrazie, amore mio.Thank you, my love.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amo, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
