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I Love You in Different Languages
See how to say “I love you” in 129 languages, from French and Korean to Zulu and Cherokee. Every phrase comes with its native script, a romanization, a plain-English pronunciation guide, notes on who says it to whom, and a Play button that uses your device’s voices.
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How to use the I Love You in Different Languages
- Choose a language in the drop-down or click any language name in the list to show the phrase in large type.
- Press Play pronunciation to hear it with your device’s voice, or read the “Say it” guide (capitals mark the stressed syllable).
- Check the note: in some languages the phrase changes depending on who speaks or who is addressed.
- Search or filter by language, phrase or region to compare similar languages side by side.
- Copy the phrase into a message or card, or copy all shown phrases or download them as CSV.
I love you in the most searched languages
Stressed syllables are in capitals. The guides are approximations; use the Play button with a native voice to hear the real rhythm and tones.
| Language | I love you | Romanization | Say it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Te amo / Te quiero | – | teh AH-moh / teh KYEH-roh |
| French | Je t’aime | – | zhuh TEM |
| Italian | Ti amo | – | tee AH-moh |
| German | Ich liebe dich | – | ikh LEE-buh dikh |
| Portuguese | Eu te amo | – | EH-oo chee AH-moo |
| Korean | 사랑해 | Saranghae | sah-rahng-HEH |
| Japanese | 愛してる | Aishiteru | eye-shee-TEH-roo |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 我爱你 | Wǒ ài nǐ | waw EYE nee |
| Hindi | मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ | Main tumse pyār kartā hūn | mayn TUM-seh pyaar KAR-taa hoon |
| Arabic | أحبك | Uḥibbuk(a/i) | oo-HIB-boo-kah / -kee |
| Russian | Я тебя люблю | Ya tebya lyublyu | yah tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO |
| Turkish | Seni seviyorum | – | seh-NEE seh-VEE-yoh-room |
| Tagalog | Mahal kita | – | mah-HAHL kee-TAH |
| Swahili | Nakupenda | – | nah-koo-PEN-dah |
| Hawaiian | Aloha au iā ʻoe | – | ah-LOH-hah ow ee-AH OH-eh |
How languages build “I love you”
- Three words, like English: most European languages use subject + object + verb in some order: je t’aime (“I you love”), ich liebe dich, ya tebya lyublyu.
- One single word: languages that pack the subject and object into the verb say it in one word: Hungarian szeretlek, Swahili nakupenda, Zulu ngiyakuthanda, Georgian miq’varkhar and Quechua munakuyki.
- No “I” at all: Korean saranghae and Japanese aishiteru leave out the pronouns, because the context makes them clear.
- “Love” as a noun: Irish tá grá agam duit (“there is love at me for you”) and Scottish Gaelic tha gaol agam ort describe having love rather than doing it.
Choosing the right words
- Romantic or family love? Spanish te quiero, Italian ti voglio bene and German ich hab dich lieb suit parents, children and friends; save te amo, ti amo and ich liebe dich for a partner.
- Who is speaking matters. Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Marathi, Amharic, Hausa and Vietnamese change the words for the speaker’s or listener’s gender; check the note on each card.
- Less can be more. In Japanese, Chinese and Finnish culture the phrase is said rarely, so warmer everyday alternatives (大好き, 我喜欢你) can feel more natural.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say I love you in Spanish?
“Te amo” (teh AH-moh) is the romantic declaration. “Te quiero” (teh KYEH-roh) is softer and is also used with family and close friends, so it is the more everyday choice.
How do you say I love you in Korean and Japanese?
Korean: 사랑해 (saranghae) among close people, 사랑해요 (saranghaeyo) politely. Japanese: 愛してる (aishiteru) is very strong and rarely spoken; people more often say 大好き (daisuki), “I really like you”.
Why does the phrase change for men and women in some languages?
Some languages mark gender in verbs or pronouns. In Arabic you say uḥibbuka to a man and uḥibbuki to a woman; in Hebrew the verb follows the speaker (ohev for a man, ohevet for a woman); in Hindi a man says kartā hūn and a woman kartī hūn. The note under each phrase shows the other form.
Which languages have more than one word for love?
Many do. Spanish separates te amo and te quiero, Italian ti amo and ti voglio bene, German ich liebe dich and ich hab dich lieb, and Greek has several nouns for love, including agápi (used in s’ agapó) and éros.
Why can’t I hear some languages?
The Play button uses your browser’s speech synthesis, which can only speak languages with a voice installed on your device. When a voice is missing the tool tells you, and you can add more voices in your system’s language or text-to-speech settings.
Are the pronunciations exact?
The “Say it” guides are English-style approximations meant to get you close. For tonal languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Thai and Yoruba, pitch changes meaning, so listen to a native voice where possible.
Does this tool send anything online?
No. All phrases are stored in the page and audio comes from voices on your own device, so nothing you search or play leaves your browser.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
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