ჩემი სიყვარული
chemi siqvaruli[t͡ʃʰe̞mi siχʼʷäɾuli]word by word
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Georgian as ჩემი სიყვარული (chemi siqvaruli).
ჩემი სიყვარული is a term of endearment used to express affection for a person that one loves. It is commonly used in informal conversations among family members, friends or romantic partners.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ჩემი (chemi), meaning "my" and სიყვარული (siqvaruli), meaning "love".
Which one should you use?
While ჩემი სიყვარული is the literal translation of "my love", it is not the form used when you are directly addressing someone. When you are calling out to or speaking directly to a person as "my love", you should use the form ჩემო სიყვარულო.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing someone directly as "my love", the phrase changes from the standard form to the vocative case: ჩემო სიყვარულო.
How do you pronounce it?
chemi siqvaruli
What mistakes should you avoid?
When addressing a person directly, do not use the literal form ჩემი სიყვარული. Instead, use the vocative form ჩემო სიყვარულო.
Did you know?
- The word სიყვარული comes from a root meaning 'to love' that is shared with other ancient Kartvelian languages, making it part of a linguistic family that is not related to any other major language group.
- The word სიყვარული is a noun that can be quite heavy and serious, so using it too casually with strangers might be perceived as much more intense than 'my love' in English.
- While ჩემო სიყვარულო is used for romantic partners, Georgian speakers often prefer more specific or earthy endearments like 'my sun' or 'my soul' to show deep affection.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- გიორგი Giorgiნახვამდის, ჩემი სიყვარული.nakhvamdis, chemi siqvaruli.Goodbye, my love.
- ელენე Eleneნახვამდის, გიორგი.nakhvamdis, giorgi.Goodbye, Giorgi.
- გიორგი Giorgiკარგად იყავი.kargad iqavi.Be well.
- ელენე Eleneშენც ასევე.shents aseve.You too.
