kochamy cię
kochamy cię is the Polish way to say "we love you".
This phrase is used by a group of people to express their deep affection for one person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word kochamy is the first-person plural form of kochać (to love), and cię is the accusative form of ty (you).
Which one should you use?
While kochamy cię is used when a group is speaking, the phrase kocham cię is used when a single person is speaking.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group is expressing love to someone they address formally, the word cię is replaced with pana (to a man) or panią (to a woman).
Did you know?
- In Polish, the word kochać is reserved for people and pets, while kochać is rarely used for objects or food. To say 'I love this pizza', a Pole would typically use uwielbiać, meaning 'to adore'.
- Using the formal versions kochamy pana or kochamy panią is extremely rare in real life and would sound quite strange, as deep affection usually breaks down formal social barriers.
- The word cię is a shortened version of ciebie. In the phrase kochamy cię, the shorter form is standard, but using kochamy ciebie adds a strong emphasis on the person being loved, similar to saying 'it is YOU we love'.
Examples in context
- Kochamy cię, mamusiu.We love you, mommy.
- Pamiętaj, że kochamy cię.Remember that we love you.
Example conversation
A family is giving a heartfelt speech to Paweł during his birthday.
- MałgorzataPaweł, kochamy cię bardzo mocno.Paweł, we love you very much.
- PawełDziękuję, to bardzo miłe.Thank you, that is very kind.
- MałgorzataJesteś dla nas ważny.You are important to us.
- PawełJa też was kocham.I love you too.
