How to Say ‘I Love You’ in Different Languages ❤️🌍

❤️ "I Love You" in the World’s Most Spoken Languages

Language	Phrase	Pronunciation
English	I love you	Eye luv you
Spanish	Te amo / Te quiero	Tay ah-mo / Tay kyay-ro
Mandarin Chinese	我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ)	Wo-eye-nee
Hindi	मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ (Main tumse pyaar karta hoon) (for men) / मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ (Main tumse pyaar karti hoon) (for women)	Meh-ehn toom-seh pyaar kar-ta/karti hoon
French	Je t’aime	Zhuh tem
Arabic	أحبك (Uhibbuka - for male / Uhibbuki - for female)	Oo-hee-book / Oo-hee-boo-kee
Bengali	আমি তোমায় ভালোবাসি (Ami tomay bhalobashi)	Ah-mee toh-my bhalo-ba-shee
Portuguese	Eu te amo	Eh-oo chee ah-mo
Russian	Я тебя люблю (Ya tebya lyublyu)	Ya te-byah lyu-blyu
Japanese	愛してる (Aishiteru)	Eye-shee-teh-roo

💕 "I Love You" in European Languages

Language	Phrase	Pronunciation
German	Ich liebe dich	Ick lee-buh dih
Italian	Ti amo / Ti voglio bene (for friends & family)	Tee ah-mo / Tee vol-yo beh-neh
Dutch	Ik hou van jou	Ick how fahn yow
Swedish	Jag älskar dig	Yahg el-skar dey
Norwegian	Jeg elsker deg	Yay el-sker die
Danish	Jeg elsker dig	Yai el-sker die
Greek	Σ'αγαπώ (S'agapó)	Sah-ga-po
Polish	Kocham cię	Koh-ham cheh
Turkish	Seni seviyorum	Seh-nee seh-vee-yo-room

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💗 "I Love You" in Asian Languages

Language	Phrase	Pronunciation
Korean	사랑해 (Saranghae)	Sah-rang-heh
Thai	ฉันรักคุณ (Chan rak khun)	Chan rak khun
Vietnamese	Anh yêu em (for male to female) / Em yêu anh (for female to male)	Anh yoo em / Em yoo anh
Malay/Indonesian	Saya cinta padamu / Aku cinta kamu	Sah-yah chin-tah pah-da-moo / Ah-koo chin-tah kah-moo
Filipino (Tagalog)	Mahal kita	Ma-hal kee-ta

💞 "I Love You" in African Languages

Language	Phrase	Pronunciation
Swahili	Nakupenda	Nah-koo-pen-da
Zulu	Ngiyakuthanda	Ngee-ya-koo-tahn-da
Xhosa	Ndiyakuthanda	Ndee-yah-koo-tahn-da
Hausa	Ina son ku	Ee-nah son koo
Afrikaans	Ek is lief vir jou	Ek is leef feer yow

🌿 "I Love You" in Indigenous and Lesser-Known Languages

Language	Phrase	Pronunciation
Hawaiian	Aloha wau ia ‘oe	Ah-loh-ha vow ee-ah oh-eh
Welsh	Rwy’n dy garu di	Roo-een duh ga-ree dee
Gaelic (Irish)	Tá grá agam duit	Taw graw ah-gum ditch
Maori	Kei te aroha au ki a koe	Kay-te ah-ro-ha oh kee ah kweh
Navajo	Ayóó anííníshní	Ah-yoh ah-nee-nee-shnee

💬 Common Romantic Phrases in English and Their Meanings

English Phrase	Meaning
I adore you	A strong way to say "I love you"
You mean the world to me	The person is very important in your life
I’m crazy about you	You are deeply in love or attracted to someone
I cherish you	You deeply appreciate and value someone
You’re my everything	The person is the most important in your life

💌 Non-Verbal Ways to Say "I Love You" Around the World

1️⃣ Hugging 🤗 – Universal sign of affection.
2️⃣ Hand-holding ✋🤝 – Common among couples and close friends.
3️⃣ Gifting Flowers 🌹 – A romantic gesture in many cultures.
4️⃣ Heart Gesture ❤️ – Popular in Korean and Western cultures.
5️⃣ Forehead Kiss 😘 – A gentle way to express deep affection.

🤔 Why Learn Different Ways to Say "I Love You"?

✅ Connect with different cultures – Show respect and appreciation.
✅ Enhance travel experiences – Speak to locals in their language.
✅ Impress your partner – Romantic surprises in their native tongue.
✅ Fun & educational – Expand your vocabulary and cultural knowledge.

FAQs About Saying "I Love You"

Which language has the most romantic way to say "I love you"?

French (Je t’aime) and Italian (Ti amo) are often considered the most romantic!

What is the difference between "Te amo" and "Te quiero" in Spanish?

"Te amo" is stronger and used for deep love, while "Te quiero" is softer and used for friends and family.

Can I say "I love you" to a friend?

Yes! In English, saying "I love you" to a friend is common, but in other languages, a softer phrase like "I care about you" may be better.

What’s the most formal way to say "I love you" in English?

"I deeply love you" or "I cherish you" are more formal and poetic.

How do I say "I love you" in sign language?

In American Sign Language (ASL), use the 🤟 hand sign (thumb, index, and pinky up).