'I Love You' in Czech: Miluji tě
In Czech, "I love you" is Miluji tě. Here is how to say it right, what the related phrases mean, and when to use them.
Translation
How to say "I Love You" in Czech
Romantic Phrases in Czech — and What They Mean
| English Phrase | Czech Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you |
Miluji tě
|
| Love You |
Mám tě rád
|
| We Love You |
Milujeme tě
|
| I love you so much |
Moc tě miluji
|
| Love you so much |
Moc tě mám rád
|
| I love you forever |
Budu tě milovat navždy
|
| I will always love you |
Vždy tě budu milovat
|
| I adore you |
Zbožňuji tě
|
| You mean the world to me |
Znamenáš pro mě celý svět
|
| Mommy Loves You |
Maminka tě miluje
|
| Daddy Loves you |
Tatínek tě miluje
|
| My darling, I love you |
Miláčku, miluji tě
|
| I miss you, my love |
Chybíš mi, má lásko
|
“Miluji tě” is the most direct way to say “I love you” in Czech. It's a very strong and personal phrase, usually saved for deep romantic feelings between partners.
How to Pronounce It
- MI-lu-yee (stress on MI, like 'mill-oo-yee')
- tyeh (like 'tye' in 'tye-dye')
- MI-lu-yee tyeh (overall stress on the first syllable)
What each word means
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Miluji | I love (first person singular of 'milovat' - to love) |
| tě | you (informal, singular, accusative case) |
Ways to Say It in Czech
Not every version means the same thing. Some are casual, some are serious. Pick the one that matches how you actually feel.
| Phrase | When to use it | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Miluji tě Miluji tě |
For deep, romantic love between partners. | strong |
| Mám tě rád Mám tě rád |
Said by a male to express affection to friends, family, or lighter romantic feelings. Means 'I like you' or 'I love you (affectionately)'. | medium |
| Mám tě ráda Mám tě ráda |
Said by a female to express affection to friends, family, or lighter romantic feelings. Means 'I like you' or 'I love you (affectionately)'. | medium |
| Jsem do tebe zamilovaný Jsem do tebe zamilovaný |
Said by a male to express being deeply in love, often at the beginning of a passionate relationship. | strong |
| Jsem do tebe zamilovaná Jsem do tebe zamilovaná |
Said by a female to express being deeply in love, often at the beginning of a passionate relationship. | strong |
A quick grammar note
Czech pronouns change based on formality and number. 'Tě' is the informal, singular form of 'you.' For formal situations or when addressing multiple people, you would use 'vás' instead, making the phrase 'Miluji vás.'
When People Actually Say It
Czechs tend to be more reserved in expressing strong emotions publicly. 'Miluji tě' is a very significant phrase, usually reserved for private, intimate moments between romantic partners. It is not typically used for family or friends; for them, phrases like 'Mám tě rád/ráda' (I like/love you affectionately) are more common.
- Using 'Miluji tě' too early or casually in a relationship, as it holds deep meaning.
- Confusing 'tě' (informal singular 'you') with 'vás' (formal singular or plural 'you').
How it sounds in a real conversation
A:
Miluji tě.
I love you.
B:
Já tě taky miluji.
I love you too.
Keep Going
Once you can say it out loud, the next step is writing it down. Our AI love letter generator can write a full letter in Czech for you, and our collection of love quotes is useful if you want to borrow better words. You can also add the right symbol with our guide to love emoji meanings.