'I Love You' in Serbian: Волим те
In Serbian, "I love you" is Волим те — pronounced Volim te. 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 Serbian
Romantic Phrases in Serbian — and What They Mean
| English Phrase | Serbian Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you |
Волим те
|
| Love You |
Волим те
|
| We Love You |
Волимо те
|
| I love you so much |
Много те волим
|
| Love you so much |
Пуно те волим
|
| I love you forever |
Волећу те заувек
|
| I will always love you |
Увек ћу те волети
|
| I adore you |
Обожавам те
|
| You mean the world to me |
Ти си ми све на свету
|
| Mommy Loves You |
Мама те воли
|
| Daddy Loves you |
Тата те воли
|
| My darling, I love you |
Драга моја, волим те
|
| I miss you, my love |
Недостајеш ми, љубави моја
|
In Serbian, "Волим те" is the standard and heartfelt way to say "I love you." This phrase is commonly used to express deep affection to family and romantic partners.
How to Pronounce It
- ВО-лим (VOH-leem): Stress on the first syllable, 'o' as in 'oh', 'i' as in 'ee'.
- те (teh): Short and unstressed, 'e' as in 'bed'.
- Combine: ВО-лим те (VOH-leem teh)
What each word means
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Волим | I love (from волети 'to love') |
| те | you (informal singular accusative pronoun) |
Ways to Say It in Serbian
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Волим те Volim te |
To a romantic partner, close family member, or very dear friend. | medium |
| Много те волим Mnogo te volim |
To express a deeper or more intense feeling, often to a romantic partner or child. | strong |
| Волим вас Volim vas |
To a group of people, or to a single person using the formal 'ви' (e.g., an elder). | medium |
A quick grammar note
The verb "волим" is the first-person singular form, meaning "I love." The pronoun "те" is the informal singular object pronoun for "you." For plural or formal "you," "вас" is used instead of "те."
When People Actually Say It
Serbians generally express love openly within close relationships, especially among family and romantic partners. Saying "Волим те" is a significant expression of deep affection and is not typically used casually among acquaintances. It signifies a strong emotional bond.
- Using "Волим вас" (Volim vas) when intending to say "I love you" to a single informal person, as "вас" is plural or formal.
- Misplacing the stress in "Волим," which should be on the first syllable ('VO-lim').
How it sounds in a real conversation
A:
Како си, љубави?
How are you, my love?
B:
Добро сам, а ти? Волим те.
I'm good, and you? I love you.
A:
И ја тебе волим.
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 Serbian 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.