Breakdown of Ti voglio bene, mamma.
ti
to you
la mamma
the mom
volere bene a
to love, to care about (ti voglio bene — warmer than amare)
Questions & Answers about Ti voglio bene, mamma.
Why does this sentence use voglio bene instead of amo for "I love"?
In Italian, there are two common ways to say "I love". The verb amare is generally reserved for romantic love. For family members, close friends, and pets, Italians use the expression voler bene (literally "to want well"). Since the speaker is talking to their mom, voglio bene is the perfect choice!
What exactly is the word Ti doing at the start of the sentence?
We are learning about reciprocal actions. How would I change this to mean "we love each other"?
Could I put the "you" at the end and say Voglio bene a te, mamma?
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