{"id":756,"date":"2025-03-24T12:26:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/?p=756"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:26:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:26:52","slug":"how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say &#8220;I Love You&#8221; and Express Affection in Turkish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re learning Turkish to connect with a loved one, explore the culture, or enhance your travel experiences, knowing how to express affection is important. This guide will teach you how to say &#8220;I love you&#8221; in Turkish, share compliments naturally, ask someone out, and even propose. You&#8217;ll also discover endearing Turkish terms and idioms that reflect the culture&#8217;s unique perspective on love. From playful flirtation to heartfelt declarations, we&#8217;ll cover it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#How_to_Say_%E2%80%9CI_Love_You%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CI_Like_You%E2%80%9D_in_Turkish\" >How to Say &#8220;I Love You&#8221; and &#8220;I Like You&#8221; in Turkish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#Compliments_in_Turkish\" >Compliments in Turkish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#How_to_Ask_Someone_Out_in_Turkish\" >How to Ask Someone Out in Turkish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#How_to_Propose_in_Turkish\" >How to Propose in Turkish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#Turkish_Terms_of_Endearment\" >Turkish Terms of Endearment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#35_Turkish_Terms_Related_to_Love_and_Relationships\" >35 Turkish Terms Related to Love and Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turkishfluent.com\/blog\/how-to-say-i-love-you-and-express-affection-in-turkish\/#5_Turkish_Idioms_Related_to_Love\" >5 Turkish Idioms Related to Love<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Say_%E2%80%9CI_Love_You%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9CI_Like_You%E2%80%9D_in_Turkish\"><\/span>How to Say &#8220;I Love You&#8221; and &#8220;I Like You&#8221; in Turkish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common way to say <strong>&#8220;I love you&#8221;<\/strong> in Turkish is <strong>&#8220;seni seviyorum&#8221;<\/strong> (I love you):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>A\u015fk\u0131m, seni seviyorum <\/em>(My love, I love you)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This phrase is used in romantic relationships and conveys deep affection. It&#8217;s heartfelt, intimate, and should be used when the feelings are mutual and sincere. For other levels of affection or different emotional contexts, here are some useful alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Usage Context<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seni \u00e7ok seviyorum<\/td><td>I love you very much<\/td><td>Strong romantic or deep emotional love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sana a\u015f\u0131\u011f\u0131m<\/td><td>I&#8217;m in love with you<\/td><td>Passionate love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senden ho\u015flan\u0131yorum<\/td><td>I like you (romantically)<\/td><td>Early stages of dating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sana bay\u0131l\u0131yorum<\/td><td>I&#8217;m crazy about you \/ I adore you<\/td><td>Flirty, fun affection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seni \u00f6zledim<\/td><td>I miss you<\/td><td>Romantic or platonic love<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Senden ho\u015flan\u0131yorum ama sana a\u015f\u0131k de\u011filim.<\/em> \u2014 <em>I like you, but I&#8217;m not in love with you.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seni \u00e7ok seviyorum. Seninle bir \u00f6m\u00fcr ge\u00e7irmek istiyorum.<\/em> \u2014 <em>I love you very much. I want to spend a lifetime with you.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sana bay\u0131l\u0131yorum. G\u00fcl\u00fc\u015f\u00fcn b\u00fct\u00fcn dertlerimi unutturuyor.<\/em> \u2014 <em>I&#8217;m crazy about you. Your smile makes me forget all my worries.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliments_in_Turkish\"><\/span>Compliments in Turkish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving compliments is a great way to express affection and admiration. Compliments are highly appreciated in Turkish culture and can help build closeness and trust. Here are some common compliments to use with someone you admire:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7ok g\u00fczelsin<\/td><td>You are very beautiful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7ok yak\u0131\u015f\u0131kl\u0131s\u0131n<\/td><td>You are very handsome (man)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seni g\u00f6rmek \u00e7ok g\u00fczel<\/td><td>It&#8217;s very nice to see you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00fcl\u00fc\u015f\u00fcn harika<\/td><td>Your smile is wonderful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00f6zlerin \u00e7ok etkileyici<\/td><td>Your eyes are very striking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seninle konu\u015fmak \u00e7ok keyifli<\/td><td>It&#8217;s a pleasure talking to you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tarz\u0131n \u00e7ok ho\u015fuma gidiyor<\/td><td>I really like your style<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Bu elbise sana \u00e7ok yak\u0131\u015fm\u0131\u015f!<\/em> \u2014 <em>That dress looks great on you!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Senin g\u00fcl\u00fc\u015f\u00fcn b\u00fct\u00fcn g\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fc ayd\u0131nlatt\u0131.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Your smile brightened my whole day.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>G\u00f6zlerin bir ok gibi kalbime i\u015fliyor.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Your eyes pierce right into my heart.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Ask_Someone_Out_in_Turkish\"><\/span>How to Ask Someone Out in Turkish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to take the first step? These expressions will help you ask someone out in a friendly or romantic way, depending on your tone and context. In Turkish culture, asking someone out is often done with politeness and warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seninle bir kahve i\u00e7mek isterim<\/td><td>I&#8217;d like to have a coffee with you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bu ak\u015fam yeme\u011fe \u00e7\u0131kmak ister misin?<\/td><td>Would you like to go out for dinner tonight?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Birlikte vakit ge\u00e7irmek ister misin?<\/td><td>Would you like to spend some time together?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seni daha yak\u0131ndan tan\u0131mak istiyorum<\/td><td>I want to get to know you better<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ak\u015fam sahilde y\u00fcr\u00fcyecek miyiz?<\/td><td>Shall we take a walk on the beach this evening?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Yar\u0131n sinemaya gitmek ister misin?<\/em> \u2014 <em>Do you want to go to the movies tomorrow?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seninle zaman ge\u00e7irmek beni mutlu eder.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Spending time with you makes me happy.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seninle bir kahve i\u00e7mek g\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fc g\u00fczelle\u015ftirirdi.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Having a coffee with you would make my day better.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Propose_in_Turkish\"><\/span>How to Propose in Turkish<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the time comes to pop the question, you&#8217;ll want to say something meaningful and sincere. Turkish marriage proposals tend to be emotional and often accompanied by symbolic gestures like flowers, rings, or family involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benimle evlenir misin?<\/td><td>Will you marry me?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T\u00fcm hayat\u0131m\u0131 seninle ge\u00e7irmek istiyorum<\/td><td>I want to spend my whole life with you<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hayat\u0131m\u0131n geri kalan\u0131nda yan\u0131mda olur musun?<\/td><td>Will you be with me for the rest of my life?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kalbimi sonsuza kadar sana vermek istiyorum<\/td><td>I want to give my heart to you forever<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Benimle evlenir misin? Seni sonsuza dek sevece\u011fim.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Will you marry me? I will love you forever.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seninle bir \u00f6m\u00fcr boyu el ele y\u00fcr\u00fcmek istiyorum.<\/em> \u2014 <em>I want to walk hand in hand with you for a lifetime.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkish_Terms_of_Endearment\"><\/span>Turkish Terms of Endearment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkish has many sweet and poetic ways to refer to your loved one. These terms range from romantic to tender, and using them can bring warmth and intimacy to your conversations while sounding more local and authentic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Turkish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>English Translation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A\u015fk\u0131m<\/td><td>My love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can\u0131m<\/td><td>My soul \/ dear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tatl\u0131m<\/td><td>My sweetie (used for girls)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Birtanem<\/td><td>My one and only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sevgilim<\/td><td>My darling \/ lover<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hayat\u0131m<\/td><td>My life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00fczelim<\/td><td>My beautiful one (used for girls)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bal\u0131m<\/td><td>My honey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nefesim<\/td><td>My breath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ruhum<\/td><td>My soul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00c7i\u00e7e\u011fim<\/td><td>My flower (used for girls)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G\u00fcl\u00fcm<\/td><td>My rose (used for girls)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mele\u011fim<\/td><td>My angel (used for girls)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Can\u0131m, nas\u0131ls\u0131n bu sabah?<\/em> \u2014 <em>My dear, how are you this morning?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>A\u015fk\u0131m, seni \u00e7ok \u00f6zledim.<\/em> \u2014 <em>My love, I missed you a lot.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bal\u0131m, seninle olmak her \u015feye de\u011fer.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Honey, being with you is worth everything.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Turkish_Terms_Related_to_Love_and_Relationships\"><\/span>35 Turkish Terms Related to Love and Relationships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enhance further your vocabulary, here is a list of terms used about love and relationships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Turkish Term<\/th><th>English Translation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>a\u015fk<\/td><td>love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ili\u015fki<\/td><td>relationship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>evlilik<\/td><td>marriage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ni\u015fan<\/td><td>engagement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ni\u015fanl\u0131<\/td><td>fianc\u00e9(e)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>evli<\/td><td>married<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bekar<\/td><td>single<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sevgili<\/td><td>lover \/ significant other<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ho\u015flanmak<\/td><td>to like (romantically)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>a\u015f\u0131k olmak<\/td><td>to fall in love<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fl\u00f6rt<\/td><td>flirt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fl\u00f6rt etmek<\/td><td>to flirt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ayr\u0131l\u0131k<\/td><td>breakup \/ separation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bo\u015fanma<\/td><td>divorce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bo\u015fanmak<\/td><td>to divorce<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>k\u0131skanmak<\/td><td>to be jealous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sadakat<\/td><td>loyalty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>g\u00fcven<\/td><td>trust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>tutku<\/td><td>passion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>yak\u0131nl\u0131k<\/td><td>intimacy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>duygusal ba\u011f<\/td><td>emotional bond<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ba\u011fl\u0131l\u0131k<\/td><td>commitment \/ attachment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>kalp<\/td><td>heart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ruh e\u015fi<\/td><td>soulmate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00e7\u0131kmak<\/td><td>to date someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>birlikte olmak<\/td><td>to be together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ayr\u0131lmak<\/td><td>to break up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sevgililer g\u00fcn\u00fc<\/td><td>Valentine\u2019s Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>a\u015fk mektubu<\/td><td>love letter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>a\u015fk ac\u0131s\u0131<\/td><td>heartbreak<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>evlenme teklifi<\/td><td>marriage proposal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ni\u015fan y\u00fcz\u00fc\u011f\u00fc<\/td><td>engagement ring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>evlilik y\u00fcz\u00fc\u011f\u00fc<\/td><td>wedding ring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>gelin<\/td><td>bride<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>damat<\/td><td>groom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>balay\u0131na \u00e7\u0131kmak<\/td><td>to go on a honeymoon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Turkish_Idioms_Related_to_Love\"><\/span>5 Turkish Idioms Related to Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkish idioms add depth and cultural flavor to your expression of love. Many of them reflect the poetic and passionate nature of Turkish literature and song. Here&#8217;s a closer look at five popular idioms, along with their meanings, explanations, and example sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. G\u00f6z\u00fc bir ba\u015fkas\u0131n\u0131 g\u00f6rmemek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literal Translation:<\/strong> Not to see anyone else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To be completely in love with someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This idiom describes someone who is so in love that they are no longer interested in anyone else romantically. Their attention and emotions are entirely devoted to one person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>Onu o kadar seviyor ki, g\u00f6z\u00fc ba\u015fkas\u0131n\u0131 g\u00f6rm\u00fcyor.<\/em> \u2014 <em>He loves her so much that he doesn&#8217;t see anyone else.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Kalbini \u00e7almak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literal Translation:<\/strong> To steal someone&#8217;s heart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To make someone fall in love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This is used to describe the moment when someone becomes emotionally captivated or enchanted by another person. It often refers to the early phase of falling in love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>Sen kalbimi \u00e7ald\u0131n.<\/em> \u2014 <em>You stole my heart.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A\u015fk g\u00f6z k\u00f6r eder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literal Translation:<\/strong> Love makes the eye blind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Love is blind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This idiom implies that people in love often overlook their partner&#8217;s flaws or make irrational decisions. Love clouds judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>A\u015fk g\u00f6z k\u00f6r eder; bazen ger\u00e7ekleri g\u00f6remeyiz.<\/em> \u2014 <em>Love is blind; sometimes we can&#8217;t see the truth.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. A\u015fk\u0131n g\u00fczelli\u011fi, bakan g\u00f6zdedir<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literal Translation:<\/strong> The beauty of love is in the eye of the beholder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Love is subjective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This idiom means that beauty or attractiveness is perceived differently by each person. What one person loves deeply might not appeal to another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>Ona g\u00f6re sevgilisi \u00e7ok yak\u0131\u015f\u0131kl\u0131; a\u015fk\u0131n g\u00fczelli\u011fi, bakan g\u00f6zdedir.<\/em> \u2014 <em>To her, her boyfriend is very handsome; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Bir yast\u0131kta kocamak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Literal Translation:<\/strong> To grow old on one pillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To spend a lifetime together (as a married couple)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> A deeply romantic and traditional idiom wishing for a couple to grow old together in love and harmony. 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