'I Love You' in Slovenian: Ljubim te
In Slovenian, "I love you" is Ljubim 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 Slovenian
Romantic Phrases in Slovenian — and What They Mean
| English Phrase | Slovenian Translation |
|---|---|
| I love you |
Ljubim te
|
| Love You |
Rad te imam
|
| We Love You |
Ljubimo te
|
| I love you so much |
Zelo te ljubim
|
| Love you so much |
Zelo te imam rad
|
| I love you forever |
Ljubil te bom za vedno
|
| I will always love you |
Vedno te bom ljubil
|
| I adore you |
Obožujem te
|
| You mean the world to me |
Pomeniš mi ves svet
|
| Mommy Loves You |
Mami te ima rada
|
| Daddy Loves you |
Očka te ima rad
|
| My darling, I love you |
Draga moja, ljubim te
|
| I miss you, my love |
Pogrešam te, ljubezen moja
|
In Slovene, "Ljubim te" is the primary way to express "I love you." It signifies a deep, romantic connection and is usually reserved for serious relationships.
How to Pronounce It
- LJU-bim (stress on the first syllable, 'lju')
- te (pronounced like 'teh', unstressed)
- Put it together: LJU-bim te
What each word means
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ljubim | I love (verb, 1st person singular) |
| te | you (singular, informal, accusative pronoun) |
Ways to Say It in Slovenian
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubim te Ljubim te |
Used for deep, romantic love between partners. | strong |
| Rad te imam Rad te imam |
Used by a male speaker for a softer, affectionate love towards family, friends, or in early romance. | medium |
| Rada te imam Rada te imam |
Used by a female speaker for a softer, affectionate love towards family, friends, or in early romance. | medium |
| Ljubim vas Ljubim vas |
Used to express deep love to a formal singular 'you' or to a group of people (e.g., family, friends). | strong |
A quick grammar note
Slovene uses gender agreement for adjectives and participles, as seen with 'rad' (male speaker) and 'rada' (female speaker). 'Te' is the informal singular 'you,' while 'vas' is used for formal singular or plural 'you.'
When People Actually Say It
Slovenians are generally more reserved with public displays of affection. "Ljubim te" is a very meaningful phrase, typically shared between partners in established, serious relationships rather than being said casually or frequently.
- Using "Ljubim te" too early in a relationship, as it implies deep commitment.
- Forgetting to use the correct gendered form ('rad' for male speakers, 'rada' for female speakers) when saying "Imam te rad/rada."
How it sounds in a real conversation
A:
Ljubim te.
I love you.
B:
Tudi jaz tebe.
Me too (literally: 'Also I 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 Slovenian 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.