amor meus
[ˈa.mɔr ˈme.ʊs]word by word
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Latin as amor meus.
Amor meus is a term of endearment used to address or refer to a person one loves.
How does it change in a sentence?
When "my love" is the direct object of a verb, the phrase changes to the accusative form amorem meum.
Did you know?
- In Roman mythology, Amor was not just a feeling but the name of the god of love, also known as Cupid, often depicted as a winged boy with a bow.
- While amor meus is the standard way to say 'my love', a Roman might use the phrase mea vita ('my life') to express a similarly intense level of devotion.
- If a Roman wanted to be more playful, they might use diminutive forms of words to create 'pet names', much like using 'lovelet' or 'dearie' in English.
Examples in context
- Amor meus perpetuus est.My love is eternal.This sentence shows how to describe the nature of amor meus.Tatoeba #8458562 by alexmarcelo, translation #6576730 by Eccles17
- Bona nox, amor meus. Dulcia somnia.Goodnight, my love. Sweet dreams.This sentence shows how to use amor meus as a direct address in a greeting.Tatoeba #13738754 by carlosalberto, translation #13738632 by carlosalberto
- Quid agis, amor meus?How are you, my love?
Example conversation
Lucius and Aurelia are saying goodbye for the day.
- LuciusVale, amor meus.Farewell, my love.
- AureliaVale, Luci.Farewell, Lucius.
- LuciusTe mox videbo.I will see you soon.
- AureliaEgo quoque, carissime.Me too, dearest.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (amor, meus) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
