'I Love You' in Slovak: Ľúbim ťa
In Slovak, "I love you" is Ľúbim ťa. 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 Slovak
Romantic Phrases in Slovak — and What They Mean
| English Phrase | Slovak Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you |
Ľúbim ťa
|
| Love You |
Milujem ťa
|
| We Love You |
Ľúbime ťa
|
| I love you so much |
Veľmi ťa ľúbim
|
| Love you so much |
Veľmi ťa milujem
|
| I love you forever |
Budem ťa ľúbiť navždy
|
| I will always love you |
Vždy ťa budem ľúbiť
|
| I adore you |
Zbožňujem ťa
|
| You mean the world to me |
Znamenáš pre mňa celý svet
|
| Mommy Loves You |
Mamka ťa ľúbi
|
| Daddy Loves you |
Ocko ťa ľúbi
|
| My darling, I love you |
Miláčik, ľúbim ťa
|
| I miss you, my love |
Chýbaš mi, moja láska
|
Saying 'I love you' in Slovak is a heartfelt way to express deep affection. The most common phrase, 'Ľúbim ťa,' is used for romantic love and close family bonds.
How to Pronounce It
- Ľú-bim (stress on 'Ľú', pronounce 'lyoo' like 'million')
- bim (pronounce 'bim' as in 'bimbo')
- ťa (pronounce 'tya', a soft 't' followed by 'ya')
What each word means
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ľúbim | I love |
| ťa | you (singular, accusative) |
| Ľúbim ťa | I love you |
Ways to Say It in Slovak
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ľúbim ťa | Standard for romantic partners or close family. | medium |
| Milujem ťa | More intense, passionate romantic love. Also used for loving things/activities. | strong |
| Mám ťa rád/rada | 'I like you' or platonic 'I love you' for friends, family. 'rád' for male speaker, 'rada' for female speaker. | light |
A quick grammar note
When using 'Mám ťa rád/rada' for non-romantic affection, the ending changes based on the speaker's gender: 'rád' for a male speaker and 'rada' for a female speaker. The pronoun 'ťa' is the accusative form of 'ty' (you, singular informal).
When People Actually Say It
Slovaks can be somewhat reserved in publicly expressing affection compared to some other cultures. While 'Ľúbim ťa' is deeply meaningful and often reserved for serious romantic relationships or close family, it's not unusual to hear it. People typically say it once a relationship has matured or within very close family circles.
- Using 'Milujem ťa' too casually; it's often more intense than 'Ľúbim ťa' and can also mean 'I love (a thing/activity)'.
- Forgetting to adjust 'rád' to 'rada' when a female speaker uses 'Mám ťa rád/rada'.
How it sounds in a real conversation
A:
Ľúbim ťa, zlatko.
I love you, darling.
B:
Aj ja teba, miláčik.
Me too, sweetheart.
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 Slovak 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.