How to Say “I Love You” in 100 Languages
Ways of saying “I love you” vary by language, region, formality and the gender or relationship of the people speaking. Pronunciation guides online are approximate, so for tattoos, engraving or other permanent use, verify the wording with a fluent speaker or authoritative language source.
Common examples
- French: Je t’aime
- Spanish: Te amo / Te quiero, depending on context
- Italian: Ti amo
- German: Ich liebe dich
- Portuguese: Eu te amo
- Mandarin Chinese: 我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ)
- Japanese: 愛してる (Aishiteru), though everyday expression varies by context
- Korean: 사랑해 (Saranghae), with formality variants
- Swahili: Nakupenda
- Turkish: Seni seviyorum
Why context matters
Some languages change wording based on gender, formality, dialect or who is speaking to whom. A direct dictionary translation may not be the phrase a native speaker would naturally use.
Using language in a personalised gift
If a design offers text personalisation, confirm that the exact text option is available on that product before ordering. Do not assume every PhilU projection product includes “100 languages” or custom text. Browse current options in Photo Projection Jewellery.