How to say “I love you” in Norwegian Bokmål
The most common way to say “i love you” in Norwegian Bokmål. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Jeg elsker deg
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Norwegian Bokmål
Hallo, Jeg elsker deg
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Norwegian Bokmål?
"I love you" in Norwegian Bokmål is "Jeg elsker deg". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Jeg elsker deg" written in Norwegian Bokmål?
"Jeg elsker deg" is the standard written form in Norwegian Bokmål, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Jeg elsker deg" in Norwegian Bokmål?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Jeg elsker deg" 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 deg" mean in English?
"Jeg elsker deg" is the Norwegian Bokmål 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 Norwegian Bokmål?
Many languages — including Norwegian Bokmål — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Jeg elsker deg" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Norwegian Bokmål spoken?
Norwegian Bokmål is spoken by an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Jeg elsker deg" or any other Norwegian Bokmål text.