nakupenda
nah-koo-PEH-ndah
How to say it
Swahilinakupendanah-koo-PEH-ndah
EnglishI love you
Frenchje t'aime
Meaning
The usual way to tell someone that you love them, said to a partner, a child, a parent or a friend.
Good to know
A short form of ninakupenda, from kupenda, to love: ni (I), na (now), ku (you), penda. To several people say nawapenda; nakupenda sana is I love you very much.
Examples
- Mama alimkumbatia mwanawe akisema, nakupenda.Mother hugged her child, saying, I love you.
- Nakupenda kwa moyo wangu wote.I love you with all my heart.
- Aliniandikia ujumbe mfupi: nakupenda, tutaonana kesho.He wrote me a short message: I love you, see you tomorrow.
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