How to Say (& Pronounce) ‘I Love You’ in the Russian Language

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Do you have a Russian sweetheart who says, “Ya tebya lyublyu,” but you’re not quite sure what it means? The good news is that they’re telling you they love you. But there are many other ways to express love and affection in Russian. We’ve put together all the best ways to tell someone you love them in Russian, along with some compliments and terms of endearment to help you express everything in your heart. Read on to learn more!

How to Say “I Love You” in the Russian Language

The most basic way to say “I love you” in Russian is “Ya tebya lyublyu.” If someone says, “Ya tebya lyublyu,” to you, and you want to return the sentiment, say, “Ya tozhe tebya lyublyu,” which means, “I love you, too.”

Section 1 of 4:

11 Ways to Say “I Love You” in Russian

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    This is the most straightforward, direct translation of “I love you” when speaking in Russian . [1] "Ya tebya lyublyu" is the romanization of the phrase, using Latin script (or the alphabet used for English and Latin-based languages). Russians read and write in the Cyrillic alphabet .
    • Russian script: Я тебя люблю. [2]
    • Pronounciation: ya tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO
    • Ya means "I" in Russian.
    • Tebya means "you."
    • Lyublyu means "love."
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    Use this expression to emphasize the depth of your love.
    • Russian script: Я люблю тебя всем сердцем.
    • Pronounciation: ya loo-BLYOO tyeh-byah fsyehm SYEHRT-sehm
    • English translation: "I love you from the bottom of my heart." [3]
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    This Russian phrase tells your love that your feelings are deep and sincere.
    • Russian script: Я люблю тебя всей душой.
    • Pronounciation: ya loo-BLYOO tyeh-byah fsyei DOO-shoi
    • English translation: “I love you with all my soul.” [4]
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    This expression tells a man or woman you love that you need him or her to make it through each day. [5]
    • Russian script: Я не могу жить без тебя.
    • Pronounciation: ya NYEE mah-goo zhit byehs TYEH-byah
    • English translation: "I can't live without you."
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    Use this Russian phrase to tell a woman you need her in your life. [6]
    • Russian script: Ты нужна мне.
    • Pronounciation: tye NOOZ-nah mnyeh
    • English translation: “I need you.”
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    Use this expression to tell a man you need him in your life. [7]
    • Russian script: Ты нужен мне.
    • Pronounciation: tye NOOZ-hen mnyeh
    • English translation: “I need you.”
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    Tell a woman, "Ya vlyubilas’ v tebya s pervogo vzglyada." This phrase is used when you want to tell a woman you fell in love with her the moment you saw her. [8]
    • Russian script: Я влюбилась в тебя с первого взгляда.
    • Pronounciation: ya vlyoo-BEEL-es fti-bya s pair-VO-go vzgl-YA-da
    • English translation: “I fell in love with you at first sight.”
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    Tell a man, "Ya vlyubilsya v tebya s pervogo vzglyada." When you want to tell a man that you fell in love with him the moment you saw him, use this Russian phrase. [9]
    • Russian script: Я влюбился в тебя с первого взгляда.
    • Pronounciation: ya vlyoo-BEEL-sya fti-bya s pair-VO-go vzgl-YA-da
    • English translation: “I fell in love with you at first sight.”
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    "Ya lyublyu tebya navsegda." Use this expression to tell a man or woman that you’ll love them forever. [10]
    • Russian script: я люблю тебя навсегда.
    • Pronounciation: ya tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO nav-SYEG-dah
    • English translation: "I love you forever."
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    "Ya tebya obozhayu." Use this Russian phrase to let someone know just how much you adore them. [11]
    • Russian script: Я тебя обожаю.
    • Pronounciation: ya tee-BYAH a-baZHA-yu
    • English translation: "I adore you."
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    "Ya khochu byt' s toboy vsegda." Say this phrase to tell someone you want to be with them forever. [12]
    • Russian script: Я хочу быть с тобой навсегда.
    • Pronounciation: ya haCHOO byt’ s taBOY nav-SYEG-dah
    • English translation: "I want to be with you forever."
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Section 2 of 4:

How to Respond to “I Love You” in Russian

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    If someone tells you they love you first, then this would be the right way to respond to their proclamation. When learning Russian , focus on correct pronunciation to ensure the person you love understands what you’re trying to say.
    • Russian script: Я тоже тебя люблю.
    • Pronounciation: ya TOH-zhay tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO [13]
    • Notice that this saying is the exact same as the saying for “I love you,” except for the word “tozhe.” This is the Russian word for “too” or “also.” [14]
Section 3 of 4:

Russian Terms of Endearment

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    Use this term to call someone your "darling" or "sweetheart." [15]
    • Russian script: Любимая (woman) & Любимый (man)
    • Pronounciation: : “Lyubimaya” is loo-bee-mah-ya & “Lyubimyy” is loo-bee-myee
    • English translation: “favorite.”
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    Say this endearment when you want to call someone your “kitten.”
    • Russian script: Котёнок (woman) & Котик (man)
    • Pronounciation: “Kotyonok” is KAH-tyoh-nahk & “Kotik” is KOT-tiik
    • English translation: “kitten” or “little cat.” [16]
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    This is another term used to call someone “love” or “darling.” [17]
    • Russian script: Дорогая (woman) & Дорогой (man)
    • Pronounciation: “Dorogaya” is dah-rah-GAH-ya & “Dorogoy” is dah-rah-GOI
    • English translation: “expensive.”
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    This Russian endearment is used to call someone "sweetie" or "honey."
    • Russian script: Сладкая (woman) & Сладкий (man)
    • Pronounciation: “Sladkaya” is slaht-KAH-ya & “Sladkiy” is SLAHT-kii
    • English translation: “sweet.” [18]
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    This term of endearment is used to call someone “sunshine” no matter what their gender is. [19]
    • Russian script: Солнышко
    • Pronounciation: sohl-NYEE-shkah .
    • English translation: “little sun.”
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    This is the Russian word for “princess,” so use it to make a woman feel like royalty. [20]
    • Russian script: Принцесса
    • Pronounciation: preen-TSEH-sah .
    • English translation: “princess.”
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    This is a playful way of calling a guy “tiger.” [21]
    • Russian script: Тигрёнок
    • Pronounciation: tee-GRYOH-nahk .
    • English translation: “little tiger.”
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Section 4 of 4:

Loving Compliments in Russian

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    This expression compliments a woman's overall beauty. It’s only used when paying a compliment to a woman. [22]
    • Russian script: Ты такая красивая!
    • Pronounciation: tye tah-KAH-ya krah-SHEE-vahyah.
    • English translation: “You are so beautiful.”
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    Pay this compliment when commenting on a man's overall attractiveness. But it’s only used when complimenting a man’s looks. [23]
    • Russian script: Ты такой красивый!
    • Pronounciation: tye TAH-koi rah-SHEE-vwee .
    • English translation: “You are so handsome.”
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    This Russian phrase compliments the eyes of men or women.
    • Russian script: У тебя красивые глаза
    • Pronounciation: oo tyeh-byah krah-SEE-vwee-yeh GLAH-zah . [24]
    • English translation: “You have beautiful eyes.”
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    This phrase is used as a compliment for a man or a woman.
    • Russian script: У тебя очаровательная улыбка
    • Pronounciation: oo tyeh-byah ah-cheh-RAH-vah-tyayl-nyah oo-LEEP-kah .
    • English translation: “You have a charming smile.” [25]
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    This is another compliment that is used for men and women to tell them just how highly you think of them.
    • Russian script: Ты - лучше всех на свете
    • Pronounciation: tye LOOT-sheh fsyeh nah SVYEH-tyeh .
    • English translation: “You are better than anyone else in the world.” [26]
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      2. ↑ http://www.russianlessons.net/lessons/lesson7_main.php
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      To say "I love you" in Russian, say “Ya tebya lyublyu,” which is pronounced like "ya tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO." If someone tells you they love you and you want to say it back, you would say "Ya tozhe tebya lyublyu," pronounced like "ya toh-zhay tee-BYAH lyoo-BLYOO." To learn how to say other terms of endearment in Russian, keep reading!

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