How to say “I love you” in Russian
The most common way to say “i love you” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Я тебя люблю
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Russian
Здравствуйте, Я тебя люблю
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Russian?
"I love you" in Russian is "Я тебя люблю". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Я тебя люблю" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Я тебя люблю" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Я тебя люблю" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Я тебя люблю" 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 "Я тебя люблю" mean in English?
"Я тебя люблю" is the Russian 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 Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Я тебя люблю" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Russian spoken?
Russian is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Russian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Russian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Я тебя люблю" or any other Russian text.