you are mine

Latin translation: tu es mihi

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English term or phrase:you are mine
Latin translation:tu es mihi
Entered by: Flavio Ferri-Benedetti

01:49 Apr 15, 2004
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
English term or phrase: you are mine
as if someone was saying it to someone else
emily
tu es mihi
Explanation:
Hello Emily!

This expression is more "idiomatic" in Latin, in order to express possession. It implies using the dative with verb SUM. It implies a strong bound.

"Tu es mihi" -> "You are mine"

Hope this helps,
Flavio
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Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
Switzerland
Local time: 12:40
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thanks that was exactly what i was looking for!
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tu es mihi


Explanation:
Hello Emily!

This expression is more "idiomatic" in Latin, in order to express possession. It implies using the dative with verb SUM. It implies a strong bound.

"Tu es mihi" -> "You are mine"

Hope this helps,
Flavio

Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
Switzerland
Local time: 12:40
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
thanks that was exactly what i was looking for!

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