How to say “I love you” in Scots
The most common way to say “i love you” in Scots. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ah loe ye
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Scots
Hallo, Ah loe ye
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Scots?
"I love you" in Scots is "Ah loe ye". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ah loe ye" written in Scots?
"Ah loe ye" is the standard written form in Scots, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ah loe ye" in Scots?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ah loe ye" 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 "Ah loe ye" mean in English?
"Ah loe ye" is the Scots 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 Scots?
Many languages — including Scots — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ah loe ye" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Scots spoken?
Scots is spoken by an estimated 2 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.