How to say “I love you” in Latvian
The most common way to say “i love you” in Latvian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Es tevi mīlu
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Latvian
Sveiki, Es tevi mīlu
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Latvian?
"I love you" in Latvian is "Es tevi mīlu". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Es tevi mīlu" written in Latvian?
"Es tevi mīlu" is the standard written form in Latvian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Es tevi mīlu" in Latvian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Es tevi mīlu" 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 "Es tevi mīlu" mean in English?
"Es tevi mīlu" is the Latvian 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 Latvian?
Many languages — including Latvian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Es tevi mīlu" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Latvian spoken?
Latvian is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Latvian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Latvian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Es tevi mīlu" or any other Latvian text.