'I Love You' in Marathi: माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
In Marathi, "I love you" is माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे — pronounced Majha tula prem ahe. 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 Marathi
Romantic Phrases in Marathi — and What They Mean
| English Phrase | Marathi Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you |
माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
|
| Love You |
प्रेम आहे
|
| We Love You |
आमचं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
|
| I love you so much |
माझं तुझ्यावर खूप प्रेम आहे
|
| Love you so much |
खूप प्रेम
|
| I love you forever |
माझं तुझ्यावर कायम प्रेम राहील
|
| I will always love you |
मी तुझ्यावर नेहमी प्रेम करेन
|
| I adore you |
मी तुझी पूजा करतो
|
| You mean the world to me |
तू माझ्यासाठी सर्वस्व आहेस
|
| Mommy Loves You |
आईचं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
|
| Daddy Loves you |
बाबांचं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
|
| My darling, I love you |
माझ्या प्रिये, माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे
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| I miss you, my love |
मला तुझी आठवण येते, माझ्या प्रिये
|
In Marathi, the language of Maharashtra, India, expressing "I love you" often uses the phrase "माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे." It's a deeply meaningful way to share your feelings with someone special. This phrase is used in serious romantic relationships.
How to Pronounce It
- माझं (MAH-zhum): Emphasize 'MAH', with a soft, nasal 'zhum' sound.
- तुझ्यावर (too-JHYAH-var): Emphasize 'JHYAH', with 'too' and 'var' being softer.
- प्रेम आहे (prem AH-he): 'Prem' sounds like 'pram' in English, followed by 'AH-he' as two distinct syllables.
What each word means
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| माझं | my/mine (neuter possessive) |
| तुझ्यावर | on you (informal singular) |
| प्रेम | love (neuter noun) |
| आहे | is (verb 'to be') |
Ways to Say It in Marathi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| माझं तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे Māzhaṃ tujhyāvar prem āhe |
Standard, sincere expression to a romantic partner or very close loved one. | strong |
| मी तुझ्यावर प्रेम करतो/करते Mī tujhyāvar prem karto/karte |
A more active declaration, 'I do love you.' 'Karto' for male speaker, 'Karte' for female speaker. | strong |
| मला तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे Malā tujhyāvar prem āhe |
Slightly softer, often translated as 'To me, there is love for you.' Used in serious relationships. | medium |
| प्रेम आहे तुझ्यावर Prem āhe tujhyāvar |
Casual, direct, often implies mutual understanding or as a quick, informal declaration. | medium |
A quick grammar note
Marathi uses different forms for 'you' based on formality and number. 'तुझ्यावर' (tujhyāvar) is informal singular. For formal/plural 'you', use 'तुमच्यावर' (tumchyāvar). 'माझं' (māzhaṃ) is neuter singular possessive, matching the neuter noun 'प्रेम' (prem).
When People Actually Say It
Public displays of affection are generally conservative in Maharashtra, India. Saying "I love you" is often reserved for private, serious romantic relationships or within very close family circles, especially to children. Love is a profound emotion, and its open expression is typically a significant step in a relationship.
- Using 'माझं' (māzhaṃ) incorrectly if the possessive noun wasn't neuter, though it correctly matches 'प्रेम' (prem).
- Not using the correct form of 'you' (तुझ्यावर/tumchyāvar) depending on the context and relationship formality.
How it sounds in a real conversation
A:
मी तुझ्यावर खूप प्रेम करतो.
I love you very much. (male speaker)
B:
माझं पण तुझ्यावर प्रेम आहे.
I love you too. (My love is also for you.)
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 Marathi 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.