How to say “I love you” in Afrikaans
The most common way to say “i love you” in Afrikaans. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ek is lief vir jou
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Afrikaans
Hallo, Ek is lief vir jou
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Afrikaans?
"I love you" in Afrikaans is "Ek is lief vir jou". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ek is lief vir jou" written in Afrikaans?
"Ek is lief vir jou" is the standard written form in Afrikaans, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ek is lief vir jou" in Afrikaans?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ek is lief vir jou" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Ek is lief vir jou" mean in English?
"Ek is lief vir jou" is the Afrikaans way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Afrikaans?
Many languages — including Afrikaans — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ek is lief vir jou" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Afrikaans spoken?
Afrikaans is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Afrikaans dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Afrikaans dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Ek is lief vir jou" or any other Afrikaans text.