How to say “I love you” in Swedish
The most common way to say “i love you” in Swedish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Jag älskar dig
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Swedish
Hej, Jag älskar dig
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Swedish?
"I love you" in Swedish is "Jag älskar dig". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Jag älskar dig" written in Swedish?
"Jag älskar dig" is the standard written form in Swedish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Jag älskar dig" in Swedish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Jag älskar dig" 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 "Jag älskar dig" mean in English?
"Jag älskar dig" is the Swedish 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 Swedish?
Many languages — including Swedish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Jag älskar dig" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Swedish spoken?
Swedish is spoken by an estimated 10 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Swedish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Swedish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Jag älskar dig" or any other Swedish text.