olin

Usage category: core

Recognition: 100%

Book: pu

Coined era: pre-pu

love, have compassion for, respect, show affection to

commentary

In english, "love" can be used to mean "like a lot", but in toki pona, "olin" doesn't work that way. It indicates an emotional connection or bond, not preference

lipu ku translations

loving⁵, love⁵, romance⁴, romantic³, compassion³, attraction², intimate², passion², beloved², loyalty², loyal¹, faithful¹, dear¹, mercy¹, darling¹, passionate¹, care¹, appreciation¹, crush¹, respect¹