How to say “I love you” in Danish
The most common way to say “i love you” in Danish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Jeg elsker dig
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Danish
Hej, Jeg elsker dig
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Danish?
"I love you" in Danish is "Jeg elsker dig". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Jeg elsker dig" written in Danish?
"Jeg elsker dig" is the standard written form in Danish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Jeg elsker dig" in Danish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Jeg elsker dig" 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 "Jeg elsker dig" mean in English?
"Jeg elsker dig" is the Danish 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 Danish?
Many languages — including Danish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Jeg elsker dig" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Danish spoken?
Danish is spoken by an estimated 6 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Danish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Danish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Jeg elsker dig" or any other Danish text.