Ми любимо вас
My lyubymo vas
The English phrase "we love you" is translated into Ukrainian as Ми любимо вас (My lyubymo vas).
This phrase is used to express deep affection or love for one or more people. To intensify your statement of love, you can use the adverbs дуже or надзвичайно.
Which one should you use?
The form Ми любимо вас uses вас, which is the plural or formal singular form of "you". If you are addressing a single person whom you know well, such as a friend or a child, you should use the informal singular form Ми любимо тебе. Additionally, Ukrainian word order is flexible. Placing the object before the verb, as in Ми вас любимо, can add a slight emphasis to the person being loved.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word вас serves as both the plural "you" and the formal singular "you". In contrast, тебе is the singular informal form of "you", used for people you are close to or those younger than you.
How do you pronounce it?
My lyubymo vas
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian culture, expressing 'I love you' or 'we love you' was historically less common than in English, with affection often shown through care and actions rather than verbal declarations.
- The word ми for 'we' is a linguistic relative of the Lithuanian word mẽs, showing a deep ancient connection between Slavic and Baltic languages.
- While любимо means 'love', it is also the root of the word любитись, which describes two people who are 'in love' or flirting with each other.
Examples in context
- Ми любимо вас усіх.We love you all.This example demonstrates how to say "We love you all" using Ми любимо вас.Tatoeba #7646990 by deniko, translation #2549431 by CK
- Ми любимо вас за вашу доброту.My lyubymo vas za vashu dobrotu.We love you for your kindness.
- Ми любимо вас і завжди підтримаємо.My lyubymo vas i zavždy pidtrymaemo.We love you and will always support you.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye to their parents.
- Дмитро DmytroТату, мамо, ми любимо вас.Tatu, mamo, my lyubymo vas.Dad, Mom, we love you.
- Ірина IrynaІ ми вас любимо, діти.I my vas lyubymo, dity.And we love you, children.
- Дмитро DmytroМи будемо сумувати за вами.My budemo sumuvaty za vamy.We will miss you.
- Ірина IrynaГарної вам поїздки, Дмитре та Ірино.Harnoyi vam poyizdky, Dmytre ta Iryno.Have a good trip, Dmytro and Irina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ми, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
