mano meile
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Lithuanian as mano meile.
mano meile is a term of endearment used to address a person who is loved.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun mano (my) and the noun meilė (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
The nominative form mano meilė is used when "my love" is the subject of a sentence, such as in the phrase Mano meilė yra graži (My love is beautiful).
Did you know?
- Using mano meilė with a specific sarcastic inflection can transform a sincere term of endearment into a biting, ironic tool during an argument.
- Lithuanian is one of the few surviving languages in the Baltic branch, meaning mano meile is a rare living link to an ancient linguistic family.
- The word mano shares a striking resemblance to the Latvian word mans, highlighting the close linguistic kinship between the two Baltic languages.
Examples in context
- Atleisk man, mano meile.Forgive me, my love.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use the form mano meile when asking for forgiveness.Tatoeba #1599233 by fanty, translation #541879 by FeuDRenais
- Ar tau reikia pagalbos, mano meile?Do you need help, my love?
- Tu esi mano meile.You are my love.
Example conversation
A couple is planning a dinner together.
- AustėjaKą pavartojame vakarieniai, mano meile?What are we having for dinner, my love?
- AndriusGalbūt užsakykime picos?Maybe we should order pizza?
- AustėjaPuiki idėja, Andriui.Great idea, Andrius.
- AndriusTada aš ją užsakysiu, Austėja.Then I will order it, Austėja.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
