How to say “I love you” in Ukrainian
The most common way to say “i love you” in Ukrainian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Я тебе кохаю
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Ukrainian
Привіт, Я тебе кохаю
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Ukrainian?
"I love you" in Ukrainian is "Я тебе кохаю". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Я тебе кохаю" written in Ukrainian?
Ukrainian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Я тебе кохаю" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Я тебе кохаю" in Ukrainian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Я тебе кохаю" 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 "Я тебе кохаю" mean in English?
"Я тебе кохаю" is the Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian?
Many languages — including Ukrainian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Я тебе кохаю" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Ukrainian spoken?
Ukrainian is spoken by an estimated 45 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Ukrainian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Ukrainian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Я тебе кохаю" or any other Ukrainian text.