amabo te

Latin

Etymology

From amābō (“I shall love”) the future active indicative first person singular of amō (“I love”) + tē the accusative of tu (“you”). Literally "I shall love you" or "I'll love you".

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /aˈmaː.boː teː/, [äˈmäːboː t̪eː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /aˈma.bo te/, [äˈmäːbo t̪ɛː]

Phrase

amābō tē

1. (idiomatic) please (asking for a favor)

   Amabo te, cura filium meum.

   Please, take care of my son.

2. (literally) I shall love you