jag tycker om dig
The English phrase "I like you" is translated into Swedish as jag tycker om dig.
jag tycker om dig is the most common and neutral way to express that you like someone in Swedish.
Meaning: I like you (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While jag tycker om dig is the standard neutral expression, jag älskar dig is a much stronger expression meaning "I love you". Additionally, jag gillar dig is a versatile way to say "I like you" in an informal context.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase jag tycker om dig, the word dig is the object form of du (you), which is used because "you" is the object of the liking.
Did you know?
- The verb tycker in jag tycker om dig also means 'to think' or 'to have an opinion'. Without the word om, the phrase changes from an expression of affection to a statement about an opinion.
- In Sweden, saying jag älskar dig is traditionally reserved for very deep, long-term commitment. Using it too early in a relationship can be seen as unexpectedly intense compared to English usage of 'I love you'.
- The word om in jag tycker om dig is a cognate of the English preposition 'around'. This reflects an older linguistic root where liking something was akin to 'thinking around' it.
Examples in context
- Jag tycker om dig.I like you.This sentence shows a simple statement of liking someone using jag tycker om dig.Tatoeba #8414573 by morbrorper, translation #410751 by CK
- Jag tycker om dig också.I like you, too.This sentence demonstrates how to add "too" to the phrase using jag tycker om dig.Tatoeba #4353789 by richke, translation #3374142 by CK
- Ingen vet att jag tycker om dig.No one knows that I like you.This sentence illustrates the phrase jag tycker om dig used within a larger sentence structure.Tatoeba #11061831 by SilasNordgren, translation #3402391 by CK
- Jag tycker om dig och skulle vilja lära känna dig bättre.I like you and would like to get to know you better.
- Jag gillar dig väldigt mycket. Vill du gå på en promenad med mig?I really like you. Would you like to go for a walk with me?
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Example conversation
Lucas and Maja are walking in a park at sunset.
- LucasJag tycker om dig, Maja.I like you, Maja.
- MajaTack, Lucas. Jag tycker också om dig.Thanks, Lucas. I like you too.
- LucasVerkligen?Really?
- MajaJa, verkligen.Yes, really.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I like you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dig, jag, om, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
