How to say “I love you” in Tahitian
The most common way to say “i love you” in Tahitian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ua here vau ia oe
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Tahitian
Ia ora na, Ua here vau ia oe
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Tahitian?
"I love you" in Tahitian is "Ua here vau ia oe". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ua here vau ia oe" written in Tahitian?
"Ua here vau ia oe" is the standard written form in Tahitian, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ua here vau ia oe" in Tahitian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ua here vau ia oe" 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 "Ua here vau ia oe" mean in English?
"Ua here vau ia oe" is the Tahitian 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 Tahitian?
Many languages — including Tahitian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ua here vau ia oe" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tahitian spoken?
Tahitian is spoken by an estimated 70,000 people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tahitian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tahitian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Ua here vau ia oe" or any other Tahitian text.