What could be more beautiful than a state of falling in love when, as the English say, “butterflies fly in the stomach”, and the object of your passion seems to be the best person in the world! Of course, when you start dating, you want to say (or maybe hear yourself) a cherished three-word phrase to your boyfriend or girlfriend. In our article, we will look at how to pronounce “I love you” in all languages of the world. Of course, not in “all-all”, because there are thousands of dialects, languages and dialects, but we’ll still talk about the main ones. So, we will find out how the phrase will sound in the main European languages, in the languages of the peoples of the CIS, as well as very rare dialects. After we give the tradition of declaring love in Russia in the 19th century - then everything was so romantic, and recall the best confessions of feeling described in world literature.
European declaration of love
The Europeans in their entirety are not the most emotional people. Of course, among the inhabitants of this territory one can distinguish “hot” Spanish machos, sophisticated Italians and romantic Frenchmen. Otherwise, a declaration of love from residents, for example, of Scandinavia - Finland, Denmark, Norway and so on, you can hear after several years of relationship.
So, in Paris they will say “Je t'aime” - that is how it will be “I love you” in French. It sounds very romantic, especially in the surroundings of the Eiffel Tower and small cafes hidden in the alleys of the city. In Italy, if you are really in love, you will hear “Ti amo”, but close friends or relatives say “Ti voglio bene”. This phrase is reminiscent of the Portuguese “Eu te amo”, which also means “I love you”.
In Brazil, the explanation of the feelings sounds exactly the same, because they speak one of the dialects of the (obsolete) Portuguese language. “I love” in Spanish will be “Te Amo”, but if you just want to make it clear to a person that he means a lot to you, say “Te quiero” - this will be a more “harmless” phrase expressing your sympathy.
Declaration of love in other European languages
Perhaps the most popular is “I love you”, which can be heard not only in England or America, but also in Russia. Of course, the phrase “I love you” in all languages of the world sounds equally gentle, although, for example, I would like to say the same phrase in German “Ich liebe dich” with the accent of the lead singer of Rammstein. In Scandinavian languages, the phrase will read as follows:
- in Finnish: “Mina rakastan sinua”;
- Danish: “Jeg elsker dig”;
- in Swedish: “Iaj Alskar Dej”;
- in Norwegian: “Jeg elsker deg”;
- in Icelandic: “Eg elska thig”.
These are the phrases you can hear from the lovers of Scandinavia.
How to say “I love you” in the languages of the CIS
Of course, international marriages and relations with residents of far abroad countries are not uncommon these days, but still more often we fall in love with Ukrainians, Belarusians, Azerbaijanis and so on who are close to us in spirit (and region). Previously, we were citizens of a single state - the USSR, and, as a rule, the inhabitants of all 15 countries more or less spoke Russian. Now each country promotes its own culture and language, which, by the way, is correct. Therefore, if you have a relationship with a citizen of, say, Ukraine, know that “I love you” in the Ukrainian language will be “I’m tebe kohayu”. In Belarusian, the same cherished phrase sounds like “I swag to my swag.” In Kazakh, this is “Men sen jahsa kyoromen.” Hard to pronounce, is it?
But in Tajik the explanation of the feelings will be “Man tool nohs metinam.” “I love you” in the Azerbaijani language is “Maine Seni Sevirem”. And in Georgian - “Ma sheng mikvarhar”. In Armenian, the phrase is pronounced “Es who we eat.” Now you know what to say to your beloved or beloved one from a fraternal country.
If you “managed” to fall in love in an exotic country
Of course, few know how they are declared in love in the countries of Asia or, for example, Africa. Interestingly, the modest Japanese, saying “I love you” - “Watakushi-wa anata-wo ai shimasu”, turn away from each other, embarrassed to look into the eyes of the object of passion. Here's how the coveted phrase will sound in rare languages of the world:
- “I love you” in African - “Ek het jou liefe”;
- Sudanese - “Nan nyanyar do”;
- in Vietnamese - “Em ye u anh”;
- in Indonesian - “Saya cinta kamu”;
- Cambodian (Khmer) - “Bon soro lanh oon”;
- in Chinese - “Wo ie ni”;
- in Korean - “Nanun tongshinun sarang hamnida”;
- in Lao - “Khoi huk chau”;
- in Latin (this is just for information, since this language is not used for communication in any country) - “Vos amo”;
- in Nepali - “Ma timilai maya garchu”.
Of course, it is impossible to remember how “I love you” sounds in all the languages of the world, but, going, for example, to one of the countries for leisure, study or work, just in case, find out how phrases important for communication are translated. Including this one.
“If I were a Sultan ...” How does “I love you” sound in the language of the Middle East
Of course, Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates are famous for their hot men who are ready to say “I love you” to almost every foreign woman passing by. Whether you take this phrase seriously is up to you, but here is how the explanation sounds in different languages of the countries of the Middle East :
- “I love you” in Arabic - “Ana Behibek”;
- Persian - “Toro dost daram”;
- in Turkish - “Seni seviyorum”;
- Syriac - “Bhebeek”;
- in Lebanese - “Bahibak”.
How to make love in sign language
Of course, lovers have special gestures and habits that make it possible to understand without words how affectionately and kindly your boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife treats you. But if you want to say “I love you”, sign language (meaning “classical”, which the deaf-mute use when communicating) will allow you to do this in three simple steps.
So, the phrase is divided into words. The first is “I,” everything is simple - you are pointing to yourself. The second will be the word “love” - you need to tightly clench your fists and cross your arms over your chest in the region of the heart, to show that you are as if hugging yourself. Well, and the last will be “you,” you simply point to the object of your attention. So simple.
Russian traditions of declaration of love
Of course, now, in the 21st century, everything is simple - just say “I love you” to a partner. The most romantic young people and girls try to do this in a private setting or in a restaurant, in the lap of nature or in another secluded place. But even 100-150 years ago, it was not so simple.
In the 19th century, it was customary to confess love in poetry, and the “young man with a burning eye” himself had to write the coveted lines. Also in honor was the so-called “flower etiquette", that is, the red roses were presented to the lady she liked. And if she wanted to show her disposition to a man, she could send tulips in response. In the language of flowers, they mean "consent." At the same time, a woman could give the object of adoration her glove or some accessory, thereby expressing her attitude. However, men also preferred to give gifts instead of words, remember at least Kuprin's “Garnet Bracelet”.
The best declarations of love in world literature
Of course, reading this headline, many can recall Pierre Bezukhov, Natasha Rostov, and these lines: “If I weren’t me, but the most beautiful, smartest and best person in the world ... I would ask your hand and your love this very minute”. The famous “Tatyana's Letter” to Eugene Onegin also shows how subtly the young ladies of those times could convey the feelings. Of course, Pushkin was a brilliant author, but young people of the 18-19th centuries also liked to practice versification and regularly filled out the albums of the girls who liked them. You can also recall Romeo and Juliet, Leila and Majnun, the story and declaration of love of the diplomat of the Russian Empire Nikolai Rezanov and the young Spaniard Conchita Arguello, who later became the prototype of the poem Avos by Andrei Voznesensky.
So, in our article we gave examples of how “I love you” will sound in all languages of the world. But remember that very often words are not the main thing, very much in a relationship is determined by the actions and actions of your adored “soul mates”.