How to say “I love you” in Hebrew

The most common way to say “i love you” in Hebrew. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

אני אוהב אותך

In a sentence

English

Hello, I love you.

Hebrew

שלום, אני אוהב אותך

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Frequently asked

How do you say "I love you" in Hebrew?

"I love you" in Hebrew is "אני אוהב אותך". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "אני אוהב אותך" written in Hebrew?

Hebrew uses the Hebrew alphabet, an abjad. "אני אוהב אותך" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "אני אוהב אותך" in Hebrew?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "אני אוהב אותך" 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 "אני אוהב אותך" mean in English?

"אני אוהב אותך" is the Hebrew 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 Hebrew?

Many languages — including Hebrew — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "אני אוהב אותך" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Hebrew spoken?

Hebrew is spoken by an estimated 9 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Hebrew dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Hebrew dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "אני אוהב אותך" or any other Hebrew text.

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