How to say “I love you” in Tagalog
The most common way to say “i love you” in Tagalog. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Mahal kita
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Tagalog
Kumusta, Mahal kita
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Tagalog?
"I love you" in Tagalog is "Mahal kita". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Mahal kita" written in Tagalog?
"Mahal kita" is the standard written form in Tagalog, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Mahal kita" in Tagalog?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Mahal kita" 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 "Mahal kita" mean in English?
"Mahal kita" is the Tagalog 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 Tagalog?
Many languages — including Tagalog — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Mahal kita" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tagalog spoken?
Tagalog is spoken by an estimated 28 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tagalog dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tagalog dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Mahal kita" or any other Tagalog text.