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Re: Valentine's Day Translations

From:JOEL MATTHEW PEARSON <mpearson@...>
Date:Thursday, February 11, 1999, 18:50
Here are some more "I love you" translations:

Malagasy:       Tiako ianao
Tokana:         Ami uimake

The verb "uima" is used to denote both romantic and familial love.
Love of an object or activity would be "huaita" ("appreciate") or
"henka" ("enjoy").  Then there's "seika", which denotes sexual
attraction or desire.  "Ami seikake" means something like "I want
you" or "I've got the hots for you".

Matt.