How to Say I Love You in Different Languages

Love, it's just a four-letter word! Or is it? For many a woman, and even more, in men, love is an emotion that makes a big difference to their lives. There are many ways in which you can express your love and affection to your loved one. Some choose to go the typical way by buying gifts and chocolates, some may buy or make greeting cards, and so on. But have you, for a change, thought of expressing your love in a different language? Isn't it a unique idea? I think it would be a great way to let the person know you love him/her, by using a different language. So, how to say I love you in different languages? Let's see, shall we?

Love

Be it America, India, Australia, or Russia, the concept and idea of love is the same in every country and continent. It is one of the primal emotions that everyone feels. We love our parents, siblings and friends. However, falling in love is a completely different thing all together. It is this feeling of falling in love, that needs to be expressed. It can be consuming and completely unconditional. The feeling of love can come with pain, as well as an unreal feeling of calmness all over. It can heal all wounds, yet pierce through your heart to leave you wounded forever. Yes, that is the feeling of love. It is illogical, unexplainable and completely confusing. But, hey, you can't live with it, can't live without it, right? So, let's get down to business and check out how to say the "three words" in most languages.

Translations of I Love You

Before I begin to show to how to express love in different languages, it is very important that you realize that every language places a lot of focus on the right pronunciation. So, follow the pronunciation method as well, to ensure that you are putting across the right message! I have spelled all the words, in exactly the manner that they are meant to be pronounced.

• English: I love you
• Arabic:
  To a man: Ana Behibak
  To a Woman: Ana Behibek
• Canadian: Sh'teme
• Chinese: Wo Ie Ni
• Croatian: Ljubim Te
• Czech: Miluji Te
• Danish: Jeg Elsker Dig
• Dutch: Ik Hou Van Jou
• Ecuador: Quechua Canda Munani
• Esperanto: Mi Amas Vin
• Farsi: Tora Dust Midaram
• Persian: Doostat Daram
• Filipino: Mahal Kita
• French: Je T'aime
• German: Ich Liebe Dich
• Hebrew:
  To a man: Ani Ohevet Otcha
  To a woman: Ani Ohev Otach
• Hindi:
  To a man: Mai tumse pyar karti hoon
  To a woman: Mai tumse pyar karta hoon
• Hungarian: Szeretlek (wow, the shortest yet!)
• Icelandic: Eg Elska Thig
• Irish: Taim I' Ngra Leat
• Italian:Ti amo (would I like to hear that from someone!!)
• Japanese: Kimi O Ai Shiteru
• Korean: Tangsinul Sarang Ha Yo
• Latin: Te Amo (It sounds a lot like Italian, but amazing nonetheless!)
• Latvian: Ess Milu Tevi
• Macedonian: Sakam Te!
• Polish: Kocham Cie
• Portuguese (Brazilian): Eu Te Amo
• Romanian: Te Iu Besc
• Russian: Ya Vas Liubliu
• Spanish: Te Quiero (this would sound so Ricky Martin, right?)
• Sri Lankan: Mama Oyata Arderyi
• Swahili: Naku Penda (the person's name follows)
• Swedish: Jag A'Lskar Dig
• Swiss-German: Ch'ha Di Ga"Rn
• Lebanese:
  To a man: Bhebbak
  To a woman: Bhebbek
• Thai: Ch'an Rak Khun
• Turkish: Seni Seviyo*Rum (* means O)
• Ukrainian: Ja Tebe Kokhaju (true love)
• Urdu: Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai
• Vietnamese:
  To a man: Em Ye'U Anh
  To a woman: Anh Ye'U Em
• Vulcan: Wani Ra Yana Ro Aisha
• Welsh: Rwy'n Dy Garu Di
• Yugoslavian: Ya Te Volim
• Zulu: Ngiyakuthanda! (ooh!! Tribal love!!)
• Interlingua: Io te ama

Wow, I have been humming love songs while writing all of these. The amount of love I feel pulsing through my veins right now is empowering! Anyway, this is where I sign off! Good Luck!