How to say “I love you” in Pali
The most common way to say “i love you” in Pali. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
अहं तं पियायामि
ahaṃ taṃ piyāyāmi
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Pali
नमो ते, अहं तं पियायामि
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Pali?
"I love you" in Pali is "अहं तं पियायामि". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "अहं तं पियायामि" written in Pali?
Pali uses the Devanagari script, an abugida. "अहं तं पियायामि" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "अहं तं पियायामि" in Pali?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "अहं तं पियायामि" 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 "अहं तं पियायामि" mean in English?
"अहं तं पियायामि" is the Pali 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 Pali?
Many languages — including Pali — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "अहं तं पियायामि" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Pali dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Pali dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "अहं तं पियायामि" or any other Pali text.