If you’re passionate about language learning, this one’s for you! This time of year, it’s certainly possible that you’re looking for a unique and romantic way to tell someone you care for deeply that you love them. If so, try saying it in one of the world’s many different languages!
Here are 12 ways to say “I love you” in different languages from around the world:
1. Spanish
Written: Te amo
2. German
Written: Ich liebe dich
3. Arabic
Written: أحبك’
Roman letters: Ahbak
4. Portuguese
Written: Eu te amo
5. Mandarin
Written: 我爱你
Roman letters: Wǒ ài nǐ
6. Italian
Written: Ti amo
7. French
Written: Je T’aime
8. Japanese
Written: 大好き です
Phonetic: Daisuki desu
9. Polish
Written: Kocham cię
10. Greek
Written: Σε αγαπώ
Roman letters: Se agapó
11. Korean
Written: 사랑해
Roman letters: Salanghae
12. Russian
Written: Я люблю тебяYA
Roman letters: Lyublyu tebya
These are just a few of the many different languages around the world — there are so many ways to say “I love you!” Do you know another way? Tell us in the comments below.
PS: If you love language learning as much as we do, consider a semester, academic year, summer, or January term abroad.