How to say “I love you” in Tigrinya
The most common way to say “i love you” in Tigrinya. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
የፍቅረካ
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Tigrinya
ሰላም, የፍቅረካ
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Tigrinya?
"I love you" in Tigrinya is "የፍቅረካ". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "የፍቅረካ" written in Tigrinya?
"የፍቅረካ" is the standard written form in Tigrinya, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "የፍቅረካ" in Tigrinya?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "የፍቅረካ" 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 "የፍቅረካ" mean in English?
"የፍቅረካ" is the Tigrinya 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 Tigrinya?
Many languages — including Tigrinya — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "የፍቅረካ" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Tigrinya spoken?
Tigrinya is spoken by an estimated 7 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Tigrinya dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Tigrinya dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "የፍቅረካ" or any other Tigrinya text.